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Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D
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Sony A7 III
A7 III vs A7 IV
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Successor: |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D
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Model Number: |
50D |
A7 IV |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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ILCE-7M4 |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1399.00 |
$2500.00 |
Street Price: |
$999.95 |
$2,231.33 |
Date Available: |
2008-10-15 |
2021-12-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries
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23.2 oz
(658 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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5.2 x
3.8 x
3.1 in.
(131 x
96 x
80 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 |
33.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.99 microns |
5.12 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
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) |
7008 x 4672
(32.7 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 7008 x 3944
(27.6 MP,
16:9), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3504 x 1968
(6.9 MP,
16:9), 6224 x 4672
(29.1 MP,
4:3), 4096 x 3072
(12.6 MP,
4:3), 3120 x 2336
(7.3 MP,
Other), 4672 x 4672
(21.8 MP,
1:1), 3072 x 3072
(9.4 MP,
1:1), 2336 x 2336
(5.5 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
JPEG (8-bit), HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.3 |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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3840x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
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XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) |
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 |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS SEL2870 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
45 -
216mm
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28 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
28 -
135mm
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28 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.82x |
2.50x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) |
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
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
72.0mm |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 4x; 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Fast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF), 425 points (CDAF))/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot/Tracking (Wide/Zone/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot); Touch AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3.68M-dot UXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, 23mm eyepoint from the eyepiece lens |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
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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 |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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3,680,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
13.3x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 |
Auto, 100 - 51200, expandable to 50 - 204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 57-step Magenta/Green and 29-step Amber/Blue compensation), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 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%) |
1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot (Standard/Large), Entire Screen Avg., Highlight |
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 |
3 Custom Settings; Creative Look; Slow & Quick Motion; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step) |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2, 5, 10; 3/5 shots after 2/5/10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
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 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Enhanced Multi Interface Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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2x:CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF |
Movie File Format: |
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XAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional |
Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out |
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps), Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-A HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone and Headphone jacks |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
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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 |
828 |
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 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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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 |
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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 |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
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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 |
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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 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 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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Yes |
Included Software: |
Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser |
Capture One Express (for Sony) free download |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. |
Windows, Mac OS X |
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). |
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