Canon 4OD vs Canon 5OD

Both the Canon EOS 40D and the Canon EOS 50D are digital cameras manufactured by Canon. But there are precise features that differentiate both these camera models which go with the Canon EOS line of cameras.

Canon EOS 40D is the semi-professional, 10.1-megapixel, single-lens, digital reflex camera whereas Canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel, single-lens, digital reflex camera. The Canon EOS 40D was first announced on 20th August, 2007 hitting the market in the end of the month and succeeded the prior Canon EOS 30D. On the other hand Canon EOS 50D was announced on August 26, 2008 and came into the market on October 6, 2008 succeeding the Canon EOS 40D.

The advantage with the Canon 4OD is that it has a slightly high burst speed than the prior models. This particular camera is capable of squeezing off bursts at a speed of 6.5 frames per second with a maximum resolution and image quality. In this context the Canon 5OD suffers a drawback as it only manages to operate at a speed of 6.3 frames per second though it has a higher resolution and a larger processing bandwidth.

Some of the features of the Canon 4OD are,

• 10.1 mega-pixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• DIGIC III processor
• 3.0 inch LCD Monitor
• 14-bit Processor
• Live View Mode
• Wide 9 point AF (all points are cross-type with the centre point having an additional f/2.8 sensitive cross-type sensor placed diagonally)
• Selectable AF and metering modes
• Built in Flash
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-1600 (3200 with custom function)
• Continuous Drive up to 6.5frame/s (75 images (JPEG), 17 images (RAW))
• Canon EF/EF-S Lenses
• Canon EX Speedlites

Some of the features of the Canon 5OD are,

• 15.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• 3.0 inch VGA LCD monitor
• LiveView mode
• Wide 9 point AF with center cross-type sensors
• Selectable AF and metering modes
• Built in flash
• Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• ISO 100-3200 (6400 and 12800 with custom function)
• Auto correction of vignetting
• Continuous Drive up to 6.3 fps (90 images (JPEG), 16 images (RAW))
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Canon EF/EF-S Lenses
• Canon EX Speedlites
• PAL/NTSC/HDMI video output

Summary:

1.Canon EOS 40D is a 10.1-megapixel whereas Canon EOS 50D is a 15.1-megapixel digital camera.
2.Canon 4OD has a burst speed of 6.5 frames per second whereas Canon 5OD has a burst speed of 6.3 frames per second.

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