- 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.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D |
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Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D vs 5D Mark II |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D |
General | ||
Model Number: | 5D | 50D |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $3499.99 | $1399.00 |
Street Price: | $999.95 | |
Date Available: | 2005-08-22 | 2008-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 28.6 oz (810 g) |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.0 x
4.4 x
3.0 in. (152 x 113 x 75 mm) |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.8 | 15.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.20 microns | 4.99 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 63 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | 21.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | 11.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,368 | 696 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4368 x 2912
(12.7 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2) |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.CR2) | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 6.3 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | ||
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.82x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 72.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point (plus 6 invisible assist points), TTL-CT-SIR CMOS | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism | 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 | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to 50 / 3200 | Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL full-aperture w/ 35-zone SPC: AF-linked Evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted avg. | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | 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 | |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | CF1 / CF2 |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.CR2) | 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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 | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Remote w/ N3-type contact | Optional |
Connections (extended): | DC In | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.33 | <0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | 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): | 3.0 | 6.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 98 | 43 |
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): | 0.15 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.133 seconds | 0.120 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.078 seconds | 0.063 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens | 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: | 0.1 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.0 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.9 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | 640 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 1 x BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514, 1 x CR2016 | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargable | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowserEX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture,TWAIN and WIA drivers | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | 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). |