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Canon 50D vs Canon 90D

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Canon EOS 90D front
Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Superseded the Canon 40D
  • Later Model is Canon 60D
Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 50D and Canon 90D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and 90D (33MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 50D was unveiled 11 years earlier than the 90D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 50D scores against the 90D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 90D

 50D 90D 

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 50D

 90D 50D 
ReleasedAugust 2019October 2008Newer by 131 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 50D and Canon 90D

 50D 90D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 50D enjoys outside 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) while the Canon 90D has proportions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 50D and the 90D.

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and 90D is 57 and 60 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and 90D.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to show greater detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 50D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography details
Canon 90D Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
resolution is excellent (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 50D
Street photography with Canon 90D
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography info
Canon 90D Sports photography info
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 90D as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is excellent (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography details
Canon 90D Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging factors
Canon 90D Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 50D vs Canon 90D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Canon 90D
 Canon EOS 50DCanon EOS 90D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 50D Canon EOS 90D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-10-30 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 33MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4752 x 3168 6960 x 4640
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 45
Cross focus points - 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 lbs) 701 grams (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 1300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $996 $1,199