Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD vs Canon EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm

33specifications compared
18differ
15identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Megapixel (approx.)
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:12.2 MP
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:15.1 MP
Maximum image resolution
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:4272 x 2848 pixels
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:4752 x 3168 pixels
Focal length range
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:18 - 55 mm
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:17 - 85 mm
Compatible memory cards
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:sd
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:sd, sdhc
Display resolution (numeric)
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:230000 pixels
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:920000 pixels
Self-timer delay
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:2 s
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:10 s
Camera playback
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:Thumbnails
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:Slide show
Image processor
- EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD:DIGIC III
- EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:DIGIC 4

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Comparison of EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD, EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm
53 specifications	A Canon EOS 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + 4Gb SD View product	B Canon EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm View product
Picture quality2 differ
Camera type	SLR Camera Kit	SLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	12.2 MP	15.1 MP
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	4272 x 2848 pixels	4752 x 3168 pixels
Supported aspect ratios	3:2	3:2
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoom	0x	0x
Digital zoom	0x	0x
Focal length rangeDiffers	18 - 55 mm	17 - 85 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for one	11/9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Exposure1 differ
Light exposure modesDiffers	Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light meteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Centre-weighted, Spot
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Electronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffers	Red-eye reduction	Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash recharging timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 s
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	sd	sd, sdhc
Display1 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	230000 pixels	920000 pixels
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB version	2.0	2.0
Camera5 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffers	Close-up (macro), Portrait, Sports, Landscape	Close-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Landscape
Self-timer delayDiffers	2 s	10 s
Camera playbackDiffers	Thumbnails	Slide show
Histogram	Yes	Yes
Playback zoom (max)	10x	10x
Image processorDiffers	DIGIC III	DIGIC 4
Image editingKnown for one	Rotating	Unknown — not stated by the source
Live viewKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 shots
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BP-511/BP-511A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	145.5 mm
DepthDiffers	61.9 mm	107.8 mm
HeightDiffers	97.5 mm	73.5 mm
WeightDiffers	475 g	730 g
Other features2 differ
Video capability	No	No
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Camera focusing rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 - 18 (23°C, ISO100)
Camera shutter speedDiffers	30 - 1/4000 s	30 - 1/8000 s
Digital SLR	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
InterfaceDiffers	USB 2.0	USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B), HDMI mini, PAL/ NTSC
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista OS X v10.3-10.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one	0.87x	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser	Unknown — not stated by the source

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