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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSLR-A300 | EOS M50 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | M50 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $800.00 | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $562.64 | $579.00 |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-15 | 2018-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 20.5 oz (582 g) |
17.1 oz
(484 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
2.9 in. (131 x 99 x 75 mm) |
4.6 x
3.5 x
2.3 in. (116 x 88 x 59 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.5 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 538 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 2398 x 1344 (3.2 MP, 16:9), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Canon EF-M |
| Lens: | Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870 | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105mm | 24 - 72mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 70mm | 15 - 45mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 55.0mm | 49.0mm |
| 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, center cross TTL phase detection with eye-start and "Quick AF" for Live View | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.49x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.74x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature/Color Filter, Custom | Auto (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone metering in Live View mode) | Evaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view | Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode); Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water Painting Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)); Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2 or custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) | Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW) | .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Connections (extended): | Micro USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.35 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.38 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 36 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.07 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.060 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.14 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.6 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 235 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 730 shots | 235 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeabl | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 10MP version of the A350: Tilting 2.7" LCD with Live View; Quick AF during Live View (pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view.); Super SteadyShot IS; Anti-Dust; Dynamic Range Optimizer. $800 bundled with DT 18-70mm kit lens. | Available in black or white. |
