8.7 out of 10

Canon EOS 50D

10.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (1787)
    9.3 9.3 from 1787 reviewers
  • Expert Score (35)
    8.8 8.8 from 35 reviewers
  • Design (11)
    8.0 8.0 from 11 reviewers
  • Value for money (69)
    8.2 8.2 from 69 reviewers
  • Features (57)
    8.7 8.7 from 57 reviewers
  • Ease of use (51)
    8.2 8.2 from 51 reviewers
  • Performance (52)
    8.4 8.4 from 52 reviewers
  • Picture quality (76)
    8.4 8.4 from 76 reviewers
  • Durability (6)
    7.6 7.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Reliability (5)
    9.1 9.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Overall quality (28)
    8.1 8.1 from 28 reviewers
  • Battery performance (6)
    8.8 8.8 from 6 reviewers
  • Display (57)
    8.9 8.9 from 57 reviewers
  • Construction (6)
    8.7 8.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Video quality (5)
    6.8 6.8 from 5 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (40)
    8.5 8.5 from 40 reviewers
  • Equipment (6)
    8.2 8.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Portability (17)
    8.9 8.9 from 17 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    26 March 2009

    The SLR market has been heating up in recent months, with the category's two big guns slinging several punches at each other in the form of new products. Canon is the latest to land a blow with its new and improved mid-range unit, the 50D. The successor to the 40D, this unit packs a wallop with a huge 15-megapixel resolution, as well as a greatly improved screen and the option for an optically stabilised kit lens. Read more

    • Massive 15.1-megapixel resolution, incredible LCD display, fast burst mode, fairly good Live View mode, option for an image stabilised kit lens, ISO 6400 and 12800
    • A little more chromatic aberration than usual, 95 per cent viewfinder coverage

  2. PhotoReview

    9.0/10
    6 December 2008

    Canon's new 15.1-megapixel EOS 50D is a 'big brother' model to the popular EOS 40D (which remains in the company's line-up) and a 'little brother' to the coming EOS 5D Mark II. Offering higher resolution than the 40D, it has a new DIGIC 4 image processor, which supports 14-bit image processing, improved noise reduction and 30% faster processing times. It also delivers continuous shooting speeds of up to 6.3 frames/second with a UDMA CompactFlash card. Read more

  3. The Age

    22 January 2009

    This is a 15-megapixel single-lens reflex, supplied with an 18-200mm lens with effective optical stabilisation. This is the evolutionary replacement for the 40D, with more pixels and a high resolution 75mm LCD to bring it into line with Nikon and Sony competitors. The 15mp sensor is matched to the new Digic4 image processor that Canon claims eliminates any noise problems resulting from increased pixel density. Dust is removed automatically. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Canon EOS 50D

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    30 March 2009

    I upgraded from 20D; what a jump! Great camera. I love the flexibility to assign menu items and functions to different buttons. The buttons on the back are sensitive, more than the 20D, so that I have to switch off the camera if I carry it around. Read more

  2. MyShopping.com.au

    MyShopping.com.au
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: MyShopping.com.au
    28 December 2008

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    • Look and feel is excellent as is the comfort factor, image quality is very good
    • Limited features, faces tough competition with cameras with more manual controls

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  • Manufacturer's Description

A 15.1 megapixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor and DiG!C 4 Image Processor combine to deliver superb image quality with low noise and natural colour reproduction. Key new features include Creative Auto mode and Quick Control screen for improved operation, and Auto Lighting Optimiser for automatic image correction. With the ability to capture up to 6.3 fps in incredible 14-bit colour, the EOS 50D is the clear choice for the Digital SLR photography enthusiast.

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