Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X
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Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
- Launched September 2015
- Replacement is Canon G5 X MII
Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 50D and Canon G5 X, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and G5 X (20MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and G5 X (1") provide totally different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 50D was revealed 7 years earlier than the G5 X which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 50D scores against the G5 X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D & Canon PowerShot G5 X. The full galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Canon G5 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon G5 X
50D | G5 X |
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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon 50D
G5 X | 50D | |||
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Launched | September 2015 | October 2008 | Newer by 83 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Canon G5 X
50D | G5 X | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 50D comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Canon G5 X has proportions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 50D and Canon G5 X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 50D and the G5 X.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and G5 X is 57 and 85 respectively.
Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and G5 X.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 50D with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon G5 X will render more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 50D will be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 50D vs Canon G5 X Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Canon PowerShot G5 X | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 50D | Canon PowerShot G5 X |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-10-30 | 2015-09-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 31 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.3 frames per sec | 5.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822 grams (1.81 lb) | 353 grams (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 696 | 471 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 210 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-511A | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $996 | $799 |