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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D
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Successor: |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D
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Model Number: |
50D |
DSC-WX5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1399.00 |
$329.00 |
Street Price: |
$999.95 |
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Date Available: |
2008-10-15 |
2010-08-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries
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5.1 oz
(146 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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3.6 x
2.0 x
0.8 in.
(92 x
52 x
22 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 Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: |
15.1 |
12.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.99 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
63 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.4 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
696 |
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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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.3 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
Yes |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI, Component |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Sony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 aspheric |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
45 -
216mm
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
135mm
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4.3 -
21.3mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.82x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) |
f/2.4 or f/7.1 (wide) / f/5.9 or 18 (tele); 2-step with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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5 cm to Infinity
2.0 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 |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
9-points / center / spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.59x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.8 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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460,800 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 |
Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/1600 - 2 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2 |
Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, Intelligent/3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi-Angle |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
ISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.1m(W) / Approx.0.9 - 2.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.1m(T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
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Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
32.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional |
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Connections (extended): |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out |
Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
1.60 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.3 |
10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
43 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.13 seconds |
0.32 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.67 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.120 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.24 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.063 seconds |
0.009 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 |
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Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
2.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.9 seconds |
6.3 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
640 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip |
Proprietary NP-BN1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
InfoLithium rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 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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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser |
Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.3 , PMP Portable 5.2/1.2, Music Transfer |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OSX v(10.4-10.6) |
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). |
Optical SteadyShot, iAuto, sAuto, iSweepPanorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle. Available in Silver and Black. |