Canon EOS 50D vs Nikon D100

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 50DD100
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 40D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 60D Nikon D200
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels15.5 Megapixel6.31 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15.1 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200200 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4752 x 31683008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2353 x 15682240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable (Ef-D: Grid lines, Ef-S point of Focus), Ef-A standard focusing screen providedType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"1.8"
      Screen Resolution920k dot118k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.53x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.3 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-seriesSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Creative Auto, Scene, Custom 1, Custom 2
      Metering Range0.5 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button      		Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      DxO Low Light ISO696
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector via Optional vertical grip or software
      Environmental Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Dimensions146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.75 x 4.25 x 2.91")144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)822 g (1.81 lb / 29.00 oz)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Battery PackBP-511A
      Battery Life800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Canon EOS 50D Nikon D100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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