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Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D
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Pentax 645D
645D vs 645Z
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Successor: |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D
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Model Number: |
50D |
645Z |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1399.00 |
$8499.95 |
Street Price: |
$999.95 |
$4,845.43 |
Date Available: |
2008-10-15 |
2014-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries
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54.9 oz
(1,555 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in.
(146 x
108 x
74 mm)
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6.1 x
4.6 x
4.8 in.
(156 x
117 x
123 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
15.1 |
51.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
Medium format |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
1436.64mm2 (43.80mm x 32.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.99 microns |
5.31 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
0.8x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
63 |
101 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.8 |
26.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.4 |
14.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
696 |
4,505 |
Image Resolution: |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2352 x 1568
(3.7 MP,
3:2) |
8256 x 6192
(51.1 MP,
4:3), 6192 x 5184
(32.1 MP,
Other), 5376 x 4032
(21.7 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1440
(2.8 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.3 |
3.1 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Pentax 645 bayonet |
Lens: |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
45 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.82x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
72.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
27-point SAFOX 11+ Phase Difference Detection (25 cross type focus points in the center): Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter |
Trapezoid prism finder w/ interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: ~98%; Magnification: ~0.62x (55mmF2.8 at infinity), ~0.85x (75mmF2.8 at infinity); Diopter: -3.5 m to + 2.0 m-1; Eye Relief: ~21 mm (from view window), ~24.1 mm (from center of lens) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.59x |
0.78x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
0.62x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
204800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 |
Auto, 100-204800 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K |
Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE; Manual mode(s): Manual (up to 3 settings can be saved), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image possible |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) |
86K-pixel RBG sensor: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2 |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; HDR Capture: Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align (automatic composition correction function) available; Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing (Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3) |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
P-TTL; high-speed sync, wireless sync supported with compatible flash unit |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/125 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Hot shoe, X-sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, DC input, Stereo microphone jack, wired remote socket |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.35 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
0.33 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
10 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.33 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.3 |
3.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
43 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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3.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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3.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.17 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.385 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.120 seconds |
0.117 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.24 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.063 seconds |
0.112 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85s
Prefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108s
Full AF, Face Detect: 1.97s
Full AF, Live Mode: 2.06s |
OVF:
Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.170s
Live View:
Full AF lag, Spot AF mode = 1.174s
Prefocused = 0.385s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.9 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
640 shots |
650 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. |
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Notes & Features: |
15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses, new Creative Auto exposure mode, 4-step adjustable high-ISO NR, 4-step adjustable ALO, 6.3 fps, Face Detection in LV mode. Native ISO range, 1/3 stop adjustable up to 3,200. H1 is 6,400, H2 is 12,800. Variable RAW (15.1MP (L), 7.1MP(M), 3.8MP(S) in RAW). |
New 51.4MP AA-filterless CMOS sensor, PRIME III processor, 27-point SAFOX 11 AF, 86K RGB metering, Full HD video up to 60i, tilting LCD monitor with Live View, 3fps full-res continuous burst mode. |