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Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Nikon J2 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 50D ×
Nikon J2 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 50DNikon J2
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number50DJ2
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20082012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146106
Width (mm)7430
Height (mm)10861
Weight (g)822395
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 40D-
SuccessorCanon 60D-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonAptina
Effective megapixels (MP)15.110.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.72116.16
Sensor width (mm)23.713.2
Sensor height (mm)15.68.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.993.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62.7
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score6354
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.821.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.410.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)696363
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)
  • 1024 x 3200(3.3 mp other)
  • 1024 x 6400(6.6 mp other)
  • 1280 x 720(0.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3200 x 560(1.8 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 6400 x 560(3.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.360
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x120
  • 640x240
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format-MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SNikon 1
LensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.00 - 216.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 135.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.823
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5020
Filter thread (mm)7240
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center pointHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.59-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.95-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2800k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%)Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait.
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • fill flash
  • rear curtain with slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)135
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens dependent.
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync-
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
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
  • optional ml-l3
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • hdmi out (type c
  • mini)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.360
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4312
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
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 (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.9-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)640-
Battery form factorProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery GripProprietary EN-EL20
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
  • viewnx 2 / short movie creator cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lensesHigh resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft



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