Canon EOS 50D vs Sony Alpha 390
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Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Canon EOS 50D
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Canon EOS 50D
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Brand
Canon
Sony
Model
EOS 50D
Alpha 390
Released
2008
2010
Announcement Date
August 26, 2008
June 09, 2010
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS 50D
Sony Alpha 390
Megapixels
15.1 MP
14.2 MP
Image Resolution
4752 x 3168 px
4592 x 3056 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CCD
Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3 mm
15.7 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
6.3 fps
2.5 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Sony Alpha DT
Image Processor
Digic 4
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
3,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
12800
3200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
9
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Canon EOS 50D
Sony Alpha 390
Video
Time-Lapse Built In
Features
Canon EOS 50D
Sony Alpha 390
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
TFT LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
2.7"Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
230,400 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Canon EOS 50D
Sony Alpha 390
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA
SD / SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-511A
NP-FH50
Battery Life
800 shots
230 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.8 bits
22.5 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.4 EVs
11.5 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
696
607
Scores
Canon EOS 50D
Sony Alpha 390
User Scores
Canon EOS 50D
Sony Alpha 390
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