| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Canon EOS 50D |
| Brand | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ |
| Model number | 50D |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Pro SLR |
| Release year | 2008 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 146 mm |
| Width | 74 mm |
| Height | 108 mm |
| Weight | 822 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Canon 40D |
| Successor | Canon 60D |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Canon |
| Effective megapixels | 15.1 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 369.72 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.99 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.6 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 63 |
| Dxo color depth score | 21.8 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11.4 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 696 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
- 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
- 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | - 14-bit raw
- jpeg
- sraw1
- sraw2
|
| Continuous-mode | 6.3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | - |
| Movie resolution | Add |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | Add |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | + |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 45.00 - 216.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 28.00 - 135.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 4.82 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 72 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | Add |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.59 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.95 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 000k
- auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- kelvin 2800k - 10
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2 |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 13 m |
| Flash range description | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max flash sync | 1/250 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - hdmi mini out
- n3-type push-in terminal
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 6.3 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 43 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.13 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.12 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.24 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.06 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Live View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85sPrefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108sFull AF, Face Detect: 1.97sFull AF, Live Mode: 2.06s |
| Startup time | 0.3 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.5 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 1.9 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 640 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - digital photo professional
- eos utility
- zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
|
| Os compatibility | - mac os x.
- windows xp/vista
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses |