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Comparison of Canon EOS M50 and Sigma sd Quattro [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS M50 ×
Sigma sd Quattro ×
General
ModelCanon EOS M50Sigma sd Quattro
BrandCanonSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberEOS M50sd Quattro
Alternate model number(s)
  • m50
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116147
Width (mm)5991
Height (mm)8895
Weight (g)484625
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonFoveon X3 Quattro
Effective megapixels (MP)24.219.6
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)332.27364.25
Sensor width (mm)22.323.5
Sensor height (mm)14.915.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.724.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2398 x 1344(3.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2976 x 2240(6.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3616 x 3616(13.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4480 x 3616(16.2 mp other)
  • 4816 x 3616(17.4 mp 4:3)
  • 5120 x 5120(26.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5424 x 2328(12.6 mp other)
  • 5424 x 3048(16.5 mp 16:9)
  • 5424 x 3616(19.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6352 x 5120(32.5 mp other)
  • 6816 x 5120(34.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7680 x 3296(25.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 4320(33.2 mp 16:9)
  • 7680 x 5120(39.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .cr3 14-bit raw
  • c-raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • (uncompressed 12-bit dng via upcoming firmware update)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f raw
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
-
Movie max framerate (fps)120-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))-
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-MSigma SA bayonet
LensCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)15.00 - 45.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization+-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AFHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensorEVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 1.10x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.1
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,0001,620,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • auto (lighting source priority)
  • color temperature
  • custom 1/2/3
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%)Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight ControlColor modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
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Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionGN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture-
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr3 14-bit raw
  • c-raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • (uncompressed 12-bit dng via upcoming firmware update)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f raw
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional wired (cable release switch cr-3)
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro usb
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.35-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.38-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)36-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)103.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1014
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.14-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Startup time (s)1.6-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)235-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)235-
Battery life, video (minutes)85-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-61
Usable battery types
  • lp-e12 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-61 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
  • sigma photo pro download
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or white.-



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