Canon 50D vs Leica CL
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Canon 50D vs Leica CL Key Specs
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Released November 2017
Canon 50D vs Leica CL Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 50D and Leica CL, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and CL (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 50D was brought out 10 years before the CL and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 50D grades against the CL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 50D vs Leica CL Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 50D and Leica CL. The entire galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Leica CL
50D | CL | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Canon 50D
CL | 50D | |||
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Released | November 2017 | October 2008 | Fresher by 110 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Leica CL
50D | CL | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon 50D vs Leica CL Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D offers outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 50D and Leica CL in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 50D compared to the CL.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and CL is 57 and 82 respectively.
Canon 50D vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and CL.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica CL to produce greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 50D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 50D vs Leica CL Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Leica CL | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS 50D | Leica CL |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-10-30 | 2017-11-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 6014 x 4014 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 50000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 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 | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/25000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.3fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822 grams (1.81 lb) | 403 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-511A | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $996 | $3,799 |