Product comparison · 2 cameras

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

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 25identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Compatible memory cards
    • EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:sd, sdhc
    • EOS 50D + Speedlite 580EX II:CF
  • Camera playback
    • EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:Slide show
    • EOS 50D + Speedlite 580EX II:Single image, Slide show
  • Depth
    • EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:107.8 mm
    • EOS 50D + Speedlite 580EX II:73.5 mm
  • Height
    • EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm:73.5 mm
    • EOS 50D + Speedlite 580EX II:107.8 mm

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Comparison of EOS 50D + EF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mm, EOS 50D + Speedlite 580EX II
61 specifications
Picture qualityidentical
Camera typeSLR Camera KitSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)15.1 MP15.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolution4752 x 3168 pixels4752 x 3168 pixels
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Focusingidentical
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSelective Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockYesYes
Exposure1 differ
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light meteringCentre-weighted, SpotCentre-weighted, Spot
Shutteridentical
Fastest camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 s
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reductionAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash recharging timeKnown for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDifferssd, sdhcCF
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)920000 pixels920000 pixels
Field of viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.95x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB version2.02.0
Camera3 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, LandscapeClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNeutral
Camera playbackDiffersSlide showSingle image, Slide show
HistogramYesYes
Playback zoom (max)10x10x
Image processorDIGIC 4DIGIC 4
Self-timer delayKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for one640 shotsUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneBP-511/BP-511AUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width145.5 mm145.5 mm
DepthDiffers107.8 mm73.5 mm
HeightDiffers73.5 mm107.8 mm
Weight730 g730 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other features1 differ
Video capabilityNoNo
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/8000 s
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWin 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista SP1 Mac OS X v10.3-10.5
Digital SLRYesYes
HDMI ports quantity11
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B), HDMI mini, PAL/ NTSCUSB 2.0, Video out (PAL/ NTSC)
MeteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEV 0-20
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Camera focusing rangeKnown for one0.5 - 18 (23°C, ISO100)Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for oneEF-S 17-85mm & EF 70-300mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoomKnown for one0xUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one0xUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one17 - 85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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