- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 15.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Canon 50D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 50D.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony W610 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D |
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Successor: |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D |
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General | ||
Model Number: | 50D | W610 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1399.00 | $110.00 |
Street Price: | $999.95 | $202.78 |
Date Available: | 2008-10-15 | 2012-01-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries |
4.0 oz (113 g) |
Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm) |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.8 in. (93 x 52 x 19 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony Super HAD |
Effective Megapixels: | 15.1 | 14.1 |
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 | 1.43 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 696 | |
Image Capture | ||
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) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 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), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.3 | 1.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30) |
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Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony lens, 6 elements in 5 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | 26 - 105mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | 4.7 - 18.8mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.82x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) | f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 27x Smart Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point | Contrast Detection: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.59x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 230,400 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 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 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/1600 - 1 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
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 | Panorama, High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Beach, Snow, Gourmet, Pet Mode |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | ISO Auto: Approx.0.3m to 3.5m(0.98 inches to 11.48 inches)(W) / Approx.0.6m to 1.8 m(1feet 1.96 inches to 5.91 inches)(T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | 21 | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
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 | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional | |
Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out | Multi (AV/USB) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.3 | 1.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 43 | 100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.120 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.063 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 | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.9 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 640 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip | Proprietary NP-BN |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. | |
Miscellaneous | ||
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 360 degree Sweep Panorama mode, Intelligent Auto. Available in silver, black, pink, green and blue. |