Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

Comparison of Canon EOS 50D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 50D ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 50DSony Alpha DSLR-A700
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model number50DA700
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146142
Width (mm)7480
Height (mm)108105
Weight (g)822690
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 40D-
SuccessorCanon 60D-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonSony
Effective megapixels (MP)15.112.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.995.55
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6366
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.822.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.411.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)696581
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)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1424(3.0 mp other)
  • 3104 x 1744(5.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3104 x 2064(6.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2400(10.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.34.9
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.00 - 216.0027.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)28.00 - 135.0018.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.823.88
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5038
Filter thread (mm)7255
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 point11-area TTL phase detection; 10 line type sensors, center is twin-cross type; with eye-start AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.9x, 25mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.590.6
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.950.9
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1012
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=12800100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; boost to 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2800k - 10
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 500k to 9
  • 900k
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature from 2
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/8000 - 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%)40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
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, User2Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • automatic
  • fill
  • manual
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1312
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SyncHot shoe, PC-sync
Built-in wireless flash control--
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • c
  • cf1
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
  • (arw 2.0)
  • craw
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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
  • wireless rmt-dslr1 included
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi mini out
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-c minijack
  • multi-connector
  • remote terminal
  • sync termimal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.48
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.34.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4313
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.18
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.120.2
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.240.22
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
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)0.30.6
Play -> record time (s)0.50.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.91
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)640650
Battery form factorProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery GripProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • zoombrowser ex and imagebrowser
  • image data converter sr ver.2.0
  • image data lightbox sr ver.1.0
  • picture motion browser ver.2.1.02 (windows only).
  • remote camera control ver.1.0 (all windows & macintosh)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista; mac os x (v 10.1.3+)
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 lensesSuper SteadyShot® Image Stabilization; Anti-Dust Technology; Bionz™ Image Processor; Eye-Start® Autofocus System



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