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| Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
| Successor: |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 50D | D300S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1399.00 | $1799.95 |
| Street Price: | $999.95 | $1,696.95 |
| Date Available: | 2008-10-15 | 2009-08-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm) |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.99 microns | 5.50 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.8 | 22.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | 12.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 696 | 787 |
| 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) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
|
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | n/a |
| 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: | 72.0mm | n/a |
| 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: | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.59x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | 0.94x |
| 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 | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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 | N/A |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | CF1 / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.48 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.48 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.47 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 43 | 26 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | 0.23 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.47 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.120 seconds | 0.150 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.063 seconds | 0.053 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 | Live View lags Hand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473s Hand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053s Tripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2.5s Tripod mode Prefocused: 0.419s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.9 seconds | 1.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 640 shots | 950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e 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: | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. | Windows, 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). | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |
