- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 21.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II |
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| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 5D Mark II | DSLR-A550 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $3499.00 | $1049.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,199.95 | $859.40 |
| Date Available: | 2008-11-30 | 2009-10-08 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
32.2 oz
(912 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm) |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 21.1 | 14.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.41 microns | 5.16 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | 66 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | 21.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,815 | 807 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 3861 x 2574 (9.9 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 | JPEG, RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
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| Movie File Format: | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | |
| 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 |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens: | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.40x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 (W/T) to f/22 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 77.0mm | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | 0.53x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | 0.80x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | 100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments | Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, 3 Custom | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | UDMA compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 | RAW |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | 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: | Optional wired or IR wireless | Optional Wireless or Wired |
| Connections (extended): | System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) | DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.35 | 0.41 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.37 | 0.41 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 14 | 19 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.35 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.9 | 6.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 75 | 15 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.21 seconds | 0.18 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.19 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.119 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.118 seconds | 0.178 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | 0.074 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s Prefocused: 0.119s | Quick AF Live View shutter lag: 0.188s |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 850 shots | 950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E6 | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4) | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output, 7 fps (AF/AE Locked). | |
