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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Previous Model is Canon 40D
  • Renewed by Canon 60D
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon 50D versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 50D was unveiled 23 months prior to the SD1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 50D scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Sigma SD1

 50D SD1 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 50D

 SD1 50D 
RevealedSeptember 2010October 2008More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon 50D and Sigma SD1

 50D SD1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D has got exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 50D compared to the SD1.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and SD1 is 57 and 77 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and SD1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older 50D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 50D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
56
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography information
Sigma SD1 Travel photography information
57
weather sealing
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
low battery (800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography highlights
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 50D vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS 50DSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 50D Sigma SD1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-30 2010-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4752 x 3168 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Number of lenses 326 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.3 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822g (1.81 lbs) -
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
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