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Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM vs Canon EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 35identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has 3 /12 more lens structure (elements/groups) than the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (19/12 vs 16/12). The Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has 5 mm more filter size than the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (77 mm vs 72 mm). The Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has 1 more diaphragm blades than the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (7 vs 6). Focal length (35mm film equivalent): 27 - 88 mm on the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM, 29 - 320 mm on the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM:19/12
    • EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:16/12
  • Filter size
    • EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM:77 mm
    • EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:72 mm
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM:7
    • EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:6
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM:27 - 88 mm
    • EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:29 - 320 mm

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Comparison of EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM, EOS50D + EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
42 specifications
Picture qualityidentical
Megapixel (approx.)15.5 MP15.5 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoom0x0x
Digital zoom0x0x
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs19/1216/12
Filter sizeDiffers77 mm72 mm
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers76
Focusingidentical
Auto focusing (AF) modesSelective Auto FocusSelective Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 m
Exposureidentical
Light exposure modesAuto, ManualAuto, Manual
Flashidentical
Flash modesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reductionAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash recharging time1 s1 s
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cardssdsd
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeOpticalOptical
Magnification0.95x0.95x
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB version2.02.0
Camera1 differ
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, ShadeAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade
Scene modesDiffersNight, Night landscape, Portrait, Sports, LandscapeNight, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, SepiaBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity1390 mAh1390 mAh
Battery typeBP-511/BP-511A, BP-512/BP-514BP-511/BP-511A, BP-512/BP-514
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80%0 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width145.5 mm145.5 mm
Depth73.5 mm73.5 mm
Height107.8 mm107.8 mm
Weight730 g730 g
Other features1 differ
Video capabilityNoNo
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/8000 s
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000 (SP4), XP (SP2/SP3), Vista inc SP1 OS X v10.4-10.5Windows 2000 (SP4), XP (SP2/SP3), Vista inc SP1 OS X v10.4-10.5
Digital SLRYesYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)145.5 x 73.5 x 107.8 mm145.5 x 73.5 x 107.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs27 - 88 mm29 - 320 mm
HDMI ports quantity11
InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0

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