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Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Canon EOS 50D front
Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 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
Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Older Model is Canon 40D
  • Later Model is Canon 60D
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon 50D

 1000D 50D 

Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 1000D

 50D 1000D 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon 50D

 1000D 50D 
ReleasedJuly 2008October 2008Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D size comparison

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

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography advice
Canon 50D Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography features
Canon 50D Street photography features
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 50D as a Sports photography camera
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography info
Canon 50D Travel photography info
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
weather proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (800 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography highlights
Canon 50D Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Canon 1000D vs Canon 50D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Canon 50D
 Canon EOS 1000DCanon EOS 50D
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