Canon là một trong hai thương hiệu lớn nhất trên thị trường máy ảnh DSLR. Tuy nhiên, những sản phẩm của Canon lại vô cùng đa dạng, làm cho người mua gặp nhiều bối rối khi lựa chọn. Hãy cùng Điện máy XANH tìm hiểu các dòng máy ảnh cơ DSRL của Canon và đối tượng sử dụng nhé!
1 Phân theo tên gọi
Xét theo tên gọi, Canon hiện đang sở hữu 4 dòng máy theo phân cấp chất lượng và cả phân khúc thị trường. Từ dòng cao cấp đến những máy đơn giản cho người mới dùng.
Dòng 1 số [chuyên nghiệp - cao cấp]
Đây là dòng cao cấp, được ưa chuộng nhất trong các dòng máy của Canon do máy mang lại những ưu điểm vượt trội về chất lượng hình ảnh, âm thanh cũng như độ bền. Dòng cao cấp được kí hiệu bằng một số [XD] như 1D, 5D hay 6D.
Máy Canon thuộc dòng cao cấp mang đến những hình ảnh chân thật, sắc nét phù hợp sử dụng cho phóng viên, nhà báo, người săn tin, paparazzi để có được chất lượng hình ảnh tuyệt hảo nhất.
Các mẫu 1 số phổ biến hiện nay gồm: EOS 7D, EOS 1D X, EOS 1D MII, EOS 1D MIV,... hiện được bán với giá từ 1299 - 3499 USD [từ 30 đến 80 triệu đồng].
Dòng 2 số [bán chuyên - tầm trung]
Đây là dòng máy tầm trung thường được kí hiệu bằng hai số [XXD] ví dụ như 80D, 60D,... Thân máy tương đối chắc giúp bạn yên tâm tác nghiệp mà không cần phải lo lắng nhiều về độ bền của máy. Mặc dù bộ phận lấy nét chưa tốt bằng các loại máy trong dòng cao cấp nhưng vẫn tốt hơn hẳn dòng Entry và đặc biệt là vẫn mang lại những thước hình đẹp như mong đợi.
Dòng máy này sẽ là lựa chọn thích hợp cho các bạn nhiếp ảnh gia chụp tại studio hay chụp ngoại cảnh.
Các mẫu 2 số phổ biến hiện nay gồm: EOS 50D, EOS 60D, EOS 70D, EOS 80D... hiện được bán với giá từ 699 - 999 USD [từ 16 đến 24 triệu đồng].
Dòng 3 số [không chuyên - giá rẻ]
Tiếp đến là dòng máy không chuyên, đây là dòng Entry được kí hiệu bằng ba số [XXXD] ví dụ như 650D, 700D, 750D, 800D... Thân vỏ bằng nhựa thường cùng kích thước nhỏ gọn giúp bạn thuận lợi hơn trong việc sử dụng đồng thời chất lượng hình ảnh cũng sẽ không làm bạn thất vọng.
Mặc dù đây không phải là lựa chọn hàng đầu của các nhiếp ảnh gia chuyên nghiệp nhưng lại là gợi ý thích hợp nhất dành cho các bạn đang tập chụp ảnh.
Các mẫu 3 số phổ biến hiện nay gồm: EOS 600D, EOS 650D, EOS 700D, EOS 750D, EOS 800D... hiện được bán với giá từ 312 - 596 USD [từ 7 đến 14 triệu đồng].
Dòng 4 số [tập chụp - giá thành rẻ nhất]
Và cuối cùng là dòng bốn số [XXXXD] ví dụ như 1000D ,1200D,... Mặc dù là dòng có chất lượng thấp nhất trong tất cả các dòng máy của Canon, nhưng dòng máy bốn số này vẫn được yêu thích bởi tính gọn nhẹ và đơn giản trong sử dụng. Thêm vào đó là tốc độ lấy nét và chế độ chụp liên tiếp không có gì phải bàn cãi.
Dòng máy này dành cho người mới bắt đầu bước vào con đường nhiếp ảnh.
Các mẫu 4 số phổ biến hiện nay gồm: EOS 1500D, EOS 2000D, EOS 3000 và EOS 4000D Hiện được bán với giá 350 – 550 USD [từ 8 đến 13 triệu đồng].
2 Phân theo loại cảm biến
Máy ảnh fullframe
Máy ảnh fullframe sử dụng cảm biến full-frame có kích cỡ như cỡ phim khung hình chuẩn 35 mm, nhờ đó thu được nhiều ánh sáng hơn, khả năng xử lý nhiễu, màu sắc thật hơn cho chất lượng ảnh chân thực.
Máy ảnh full-frame sẽ dành cho những bạn có nhu cầu cao, chuyên nghiệp hơn.
Các mẫu máy full-frame phổ biến hiện nay: EOS R, EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 5DS, EOS-1D X Mark II,... với giá bán từ 2.300 USD - 3.400 USD[từ 53 đến 80 triệu].
Máy ảnh crop
Máy ảnh crop là loại máy ảnh được trang bị cảm biến APS-C, có kích thước nhỏ hơn 23.7mm x 15.7mm.
Máy ảnh crop có độ sâu trường ảnh rộng hơn khi chụp với cùng tiêu cự, điều này có nghĩa là chụp macro lấy nét được sâu hơn và chụp xa hơn.
Máy Crop sẽ thích hợp với những bạn mới chơi, hay những bạn đã qua bước entry thì có thể nâng cấp dòng Crop.
Các mẫu máy crop phổ biến hiện nay: EOS 70D, 70D Mark II, EOS M6, EOS 700D, EOS 800D... hiện bán với giá khoảng dưới2000 USD[khoảng dưới 48 triệu đồng].
Trên đây là thông tin các dòng máy ảnh cơ DSRL của Canon về mà Điện máy XANH chia sẻ đến bạn. Hi vọng thông tin trên sẽ giúp ích cho bạn trong việc chọn mua máy ảnh.
The Canon EOS 50D and the Canon EOS 700D [labelled Canon T5i in some countries] are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in August 2008 and March 2013. Both are DSLR [Digital Single Lens Reflex] cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The 50D has a resolution of 15.1 megapixels, whereas the 700D provides 17.9 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
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Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses | |
15.1 MP – APS-C sensor | 17.9 MP – APS-C sensor | |
no Video | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO 100-3,200 [100 - 12,800] | ISO 100-12,800 [100 - 25,600] | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
3.0" LCD – 920k dots | 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots | |
Fixed screen [not touch-sensitive] | Swivel touchscreen | |
6.3 shutter flaps per second | 5 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | not weather sealed | |
800 shots per battery charge | 440 shots per battery charge | |
146 x 108 x 74 mm, 822 g | 133 x 100 x 79 mm, 580 g |
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 50D and the Canon EOS 700D? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 50D and the Canon 700D is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.
If the front view area [width x height] of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon 700D is notably smaller [16 percent] than the Canon 50D. Moreover, the 700D is markedly lighter [29 percent] than the 50D. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 50D is splash and dust resistant, while the 700D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 50D gets 800 shots out of its BP-511A battery, while the 700D can take 440 images on a single charge of its LP-E8 power pack.
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.
1. | Canon 50D | 146 mm | 108 mm | 74 mm | 822 g | 800 | Y | Aug 2008 | 1,299 | ebay.com | |
2. | Canon 700D | 133 mm | 100 mm | 79 mm | 580 g | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | ebay.com | |
3. | Canon 80D | 139 mm | 105 mm | 79 mm | 730 g | 960 | Y | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | ebay.com | |
4. | Canon 750D | 132 mm | 101 mm | 78 mm | 555 g | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 749 | ebay.com | |
5. | Canon 7D II | 149 mm | 112 mm | 78 mm | 910 g | 670 | Y | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | ebay.com | |
6. | Canon 1200D | 130 mm | 100 mm | 78 mm | 480 g | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | ebay.com | |
7. | Canon 70D | 139 mm | 104 mm | 79 mm | 755 g | 920 | Y | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | ebay.com | |
8. | Canon 100D | 117 mm | 91 mm | 69 mm | 407 g | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | ebay.com | |
9. | Canon 650D | 133 mm | 100 mm | 79 mm | 575 g | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | ebay.com | |
10. | Canon 600D | 133 mm | 100 mm | 80 mm | 570 g | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | ebay.com | |
11. | Canon 60D | 145 mm | 106 mm | 79 mm | 755 g | 1100 | Y | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | ebay.com | |
12. | Canon 1D Mark IV | 156 mm | 157 mm | 80 mm | 1230 g | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | ebay.com | |
13. | Canon 7D | 148 mm | 111 mm | 74 mm | 860 g | 800 | Y | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | ebay.com | |
14. | Canon 500D | 129 mm | 98 mm | 62 mm | 520 g | 400 | n | Mar 2009 | 799 | ebay.com | |
15. | Canon 40D | 146 mm | 108 mm | 74 mm | 822 g | 750 | n | Aug 2007 | 1,299 | ebay.com | |
16. | Canon 30D | 144 mm | 106 mm | 74 mm | 785 g | 750 | n | Feb 2006 | 1,399 | ebay.com | |
17. | Canon 5D | 152 mm | 113 mm | 75 mm | 895 g | 400 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | ebay.com | |
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. | |||||||||||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 700D was launched at a markedly lower price [by 50 percent] than the 50D, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor and have a format factor [sometimes also referred to as "crop factor"] of 1.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio [sensor width to sensor height] of 3:2.
Technology-wise, the 700D uses a more advanced image processing engine [DIGIC 5] than the 50D [DIGIC 4], with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.
While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the 700D offers a higher resolution of 17.9 megapixels, compared with 15.1 MP of the 50D. This megapixels advantage translates into a 9 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the 700D has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel [with a pixel pitch of 4.31μm versus 4.69μm for the 50D]. However, it should be noted that the 700D is much more recent [by 4 years and 6 months] than the 50D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that compensate for the smaller pixel size.
The resolution advantage of the Canon 700D implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 700D for good quality output [200 dots per inch] amounts to 25.9 x 17.3 inches or 65.8 x 43.9 cm, for very good quality [250 dpi] 20.7 x 13.8 inches or 52.7 x 35.1 cm, and for excellent quality [300 dpi] 17.3 x 11.5 inches or 43.9 x 29.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 50D are 23.8 x 15.8 inches or 60.4 x 40.2 cm for good quality, 19 x 12.7 inches or 48.3 x 32.2 cm for very good quality, and 15.8 x 10.6 inches or 40.2 x 26.8 cm for excellent quality prints.
The 700D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.
The Canon EOS 50D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200, which can be extended to ISO 100-12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS 700D are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS [Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor] sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.
For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ["DXO Sports"], dynamic range ["DXO Landscape"], and color depth ["DXO Portrait"]. The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
1. | Canon 50D | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | none | 21.8 | 11.4 | 696 | 63 | |
2. | Canon 700D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | |
3. | Canon 80D | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.2 | 1135 | 79 | |
4. | Canon 750D | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.7 | 12.0 | 919 | 71 | |
5. | Canon 7D II | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 11.8 | 1082 | 70 | |
6. | Canon 1200D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | |
7. | Canon 70D | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 22.5 | 11.6 | 926 | 68 | |
8. | Canon 100D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | |
9. | Canon 650D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | |
10. | Canon 600D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | |
11. | Canon 60D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.2 | 11.5 | 813 | 66 | |
12. | Canon 1D Mark IV | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | |
13. | Canon 7D | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.0 | 11.7 | 854 | 66 | |
14. | Canon 500D | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | |
15. | Canon 40D | APS-C | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | none | 22.1 | 11.3 | 703 | 64 | |
16. | Canon 30D | APS-C | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | none | 21.5 | 10.8 | 736 | 59 | |
17. | Canon 5D | Full Frame | 12.7 | 4368 | 2912 | none | 22.9 | 11.1 | 1368 | 71 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The 700D indeed provides for movie recording, while the 50D does not. The highest resolution format that the 700D can use is 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 50D and the 700D are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view [95%], but the viewfinder of the 50D has a higher magnification than the one of the 700D [0.59x vs 0.53x], so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 50D, the Canon 700D, and comparable cameras.
1. | Canon 50D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 6.3/s | Y | n | |
2. | Canon 700D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | Y | n | |
3. | Canon 80D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0/s | Y | n | |
4. | Canon 750D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | Y | n | |
5. | Canon 7D II | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | Y | n | |
6. | Canon 1200D | optical | n | 3.0 / 460 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
7. | Canon 70D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0/s | Y | n | |
8. | Canon 100D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | Y | 1/4000s | 4.9/s | Y | n | |
9. | Canon 650D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | Y | n | |
10. | Canon 600D | optical | n | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 3.7/s | Y | n | |
11. | Canon 60D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | n | 1/8000s | 5.3/s | Y | n | |
12. | Canon 1D Mark IV | optical | Y | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | n | n | |
13. | Canon 7D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 8.0/s | Y | n | |
14. | Canon 500D | optical | n | 3.0 / 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.4/s | Y | n | |
15. | Canon 40D | optical | Y | 3.0 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 6.5/s | Y | n | |
16. | Canon 30D | optical | Y | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 5.0/s | Y | n | |
17. | Canon 5D | optical | Y | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 3.0/s | n | n | |
Notes: *] Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. |
One feature that is present on the 50D, but is missing on the 700D is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The 700D has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 50D does not have a selfie-screen.The 50D writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the 700D uses SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 50D and Canon EOS 700D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras [and selected comparators] provide for accessory control and data transfer.
1. | Canon 50D | Y | - / - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
2. | Canon 700D | Y | stereo / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
3. | Canon 80D | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
4. | Canon 750D | Y | stereo / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | |
5. | Canon 7D II | Y | stereo / mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | |
6. | Canon 1200D | Y | mono / mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
7. | Canon 70D | Y | stereo / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | |
8. | Canon 100D | Y | mono / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
9. | Canon 650D | Y | stereo / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
10. | Canon 600D | Y | mono / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
11. | Canon 60D | Y | mono / mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
12. | Canon 1D Mark IV | Y | stereo / - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
13. | Canon 7D | Y | mono / - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
14. | Canon 500D | Y | mono / mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
15. | Canon 40D | Y | - / - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
16. | Canon 30D | Y | - / - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | |
17. | Canon 5D | Y | - / - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - |
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 50D [unlike the 700D] features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 50D and the 700D have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 50D was replaced by the Canon 60D, while the 700D was followed by the Canon 750D. Further information on the features and operation of the 50D and 700D can be found, respectively, in the Canon 50D Manual [free pdf] or the online Canon 700D Manual.
Review summary
So what is the bottom line? Is the Canon 50D better than the Canon 700D or vice versa? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.
Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 50D:
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification [0.59x vs 0.53x].
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed [1/8000s vs 1/4000s] to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency [6.3 vs 5 flaps/sec] to capture the decisive moment.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots [800 versus 440] on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer [launched in August 2008].
Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 700D:
- More detail: Has more megapixels [17.9 vs 15.1MP], which boosts linear resolution by 9%.
- Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine [DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC 4].
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/30p video.
- Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen [1040k vs 920k dots].
- More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- More compact: Is smaller [133x100mm vs 146x108mm] and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight [by 242g or 29 percent] and is thus easier to take along.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category [50 percent cheaper at launch].
- More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the 50D launch.
If the number of relative strengths [bullet points above] is taken as a guide, the 700D is the clear winner of the contest [12 : 8 points]. However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 50D and the Canon 700D place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 50D or the 700D. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews
This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites [amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]]. As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
1. | Canon 50D | .. | + + | .. | + + | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2008 | 1,299 | ebay.com | |
2. | Canon 700D | .. | .. | .. | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | ebay.com | |
3. | Canon 80D | 4/5 | + + | 4.5/5 | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 1,199 | ebay.com | |
4. | Canon 750D | 5/5 | .. | .. | 75/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 749 | ebay.com | |
5. | Canon 7D II | 4.5/5 | + | 3.5/5 | 84/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | ebay.com | |
6. | Canon 1200D | 3/5 | + | .. | .. | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | ebay.com | |
7. | Canon 70D | 5/5 | + + | .. | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | ebay.com | |
8. | Canon 100D | 4/5 | + | .. | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | ebay.com | |
9. | Canon 650D | 4/5 | + + | .. | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | ebay.com | |
10. | Canon 600D | 3/5 | o | .. | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | ebay.com | |
11. | Canon 60D | 5/5 | + | .. | 79/100 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | ebay.com | |
12. | Canon 1D Mark IV | 5/5 | .. | .. | 89/100 | .. | .. | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | ebay.com | |
13. | Canon 7D | 5/5 | + + | .. | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | ebay.com | |
14. | Canon 500D | .. | + + | .. | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2009 | 799 | ebay.com | |
15. | Canon 40D | .. | + + | .. | + + | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2007 | 1,299 | ebay.com | |
16. | Canon 30D | .. | + + | .. | + + | o | .. | Feb 2006 | 1,399 | ebay.com | |
17. | Canon 5D | .. | 88/100 | .. | + + | o | .. | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | ebay.com | |
Notes: [+ +] highly recommended; [+] recommended; [o] reviewed; [..] not available. |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon 50D | Canon 700D |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses |
Launch Date | August 2008 | March 2013 |
Launch Price | USD 1,299 | USD 649 |
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
Sensor Area | 332.27 mm2 | 332.27 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.6x |
Sensor Resolution | 15.1 Megapixels | 17.9 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4752 x 3168 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.69 μm | 4.31 μm |
Pixel Density | 4.53 MP/cm2 | 5.39 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100 - 3,200 ISO | 100 - 12,800 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100 - 12,800 ISO | 100 - 25,600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 5 |
DXO Sensor Quality [score] | 63 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth [bits] | 21.8 | 21.7 |
DXO Dynamic Range [EV] | 11.4 | 11.2 |
DXO Low Light [ISO] | 696 | 681 |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.59x | 0.53x |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0inch | 3.0inch |
LCD Resolution | 920k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Swivel screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Continuous Shooting | 6.3 shutter flaps/s | 5 shutter flaps/s |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | 100 000 actuations |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | Built-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | not weather sealed |
Battery Type | BP-511A | LP-E8 |
Battery Life [CIPA] | 800 shots per charge | 440 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74 mm [5.7 x 4.3 x 2.9 in] | 133 x 100 x 79 mm [5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in] |
Camera Weight | 822 g [29.0 oz] | 580 g [20.5 oz] |
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