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Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D90 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D90 ×
Canon EOS 50D ×
General
ModelNikon D90Canon EOS 50D
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer url-https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD9050D
Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132146
Width (mm)7774
Height (mm)103108
Weight (g)1,133822
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D80Canon 40D
SuccessorNikon D700Canon 60D
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)12.315.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.88369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.623.7
Sensor height (mm)15.815.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.54.99
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7363
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.721.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.511.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)977696
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3216 x 2136(6.9 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
  • 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
  • 12-bit
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Continuous-mode (fps)4.56.3
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x216
  • 640x424
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VRCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 158.0045.00 - 216.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 105.0028.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)5.84.82
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4550
Filter thread (mm)6772
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.59
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.95
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2710
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 7 manual modes with fine tuning
  • auto
  • color temperature
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2800k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night PortraitCreative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and rear-curtain sync
  • front-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • supports advanced wireless lighting system
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • c
  • cf1
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit
  • nef (raw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • 10-pin accessory port
  • dc in
  • hdmi out
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.360.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.350.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.32-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.56.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-43
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.2-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.210.13
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)2.29-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.250.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.06
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Full autofocus: 2.294sPrefocused: 0.519sLive View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85sPrefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108sFull AF, Face Detect: 1.97sFull AF, Live Mode: 2.06s
Startup time (s)0.30.3
Play -> record time (s)0.30.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.21.9
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)850640
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery packProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLive View with Face Detection, Dust Reduction, HDMI Output, Scene Recognition System, Active D-Lighting, Picture Control15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses



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