Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D
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Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Announced July 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Updated by Canon 1100D
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Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and 50D (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 1000D was unveiled 3 months prior to the 50D and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1000D grades against the 50D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon EOS 50D. The full galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon 50D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon 50D
1000D | 50D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 1000D
50D | 1000D | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon 50D
1000D | 50D | |||
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Released | July 2008 | ![]() | October 2008 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D provides physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Canon 50D has dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1000D vs the 50D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and 50D is 70 and 57 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and 50D.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 50D to offer you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

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Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS 50D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS 50D |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2008-07-22 | 2008-10-30 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4752 x 3168 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Number of lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lb) | 822 grams (1.81 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 696 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 800 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-511A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $160 | $996 |