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Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon EOS 40D + 580EX II Speedlite vs Canon EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 22identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 10.1 MP
    • 15.1 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 3888 x 2592 pixels
    • 4752 x 3168 pixels
  • Compatible memory cards
    • CF
    • sd, sdhc
  • Display resolution (numeric)
    • 230000 pixels
    • 920000 pixels
  • Self-timer delay
    • 2 s
    • 10 s
  • Image processor
    • DIGIC III
    • DIGIC 4
  • Weight
    • 740 g
    • 730 g
  • Lens system
    • 12/8
    • EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm

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52 specifications
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Canon

EOS 40D + 580EX II SpeedliteView product
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Canon

EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mmView product
Picture quality2 differ
Camera typeSLR Camera KitSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)Differs10.1 MP15.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3888 x 2592 pixels4752 x 3168 pixels
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYes
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoom0x0x
Digital zoom0x0x
Focal length rangeKnown for one17 - 85 mm
Focusingidentical
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockYesYes
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light meteringCentre-weighted, SpotCentre-weighted, Spot
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronizationAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash recharging timeKnown for one3 s
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCFsd, sdhc
Display1 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs230000 pixels920000 pixels
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB version2.02.0
PictBridgeKnown for oneYes
Camera4 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersClose-up (macro), Night, Portrait, Sports, LandscapeClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Landscape
Self-timer delayDiffers2 s10 s
Camera playbackKnown for oneSlide show
HistogramYesYes
Playback zoom (max)Known for one10x
Image processorDiffersDIGIC IIIDIGIC 4
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for one640 shots
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-511/BP-511A
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width145.5 mm145.5 mm
Depth107.8 mm107.8 mm
Height73.5 mm73.5 mm
WeightDiffers740 g730 g
Other features2 differ
Video capabilityNoNo
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera focusing rangeKnown for one0.5 - 18 (23°C, ISO100)
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/8000 s
Digital SLRYesYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
InterfaceDiffersUSBUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B), HDMI mini, PAL/ NTSC
Lens systemDiffers12/8EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm
Effective sensor resolutionKnown for one10500000 pixels
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista
Data compressionKnown for oneRAW / sRAW
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.95x
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneZoomBrowser EX ImageBrowser PhotoStitch EOS Utility Picture Style Editor

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