Canon EOS 5DS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5DSPowerShot SX50 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$429
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points619
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points410
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.80"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution202k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.2 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range5.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) at 1/3 EV increments
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO2381179
      DxO Color Depth24.720.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.2
      DxO Overall Score8747
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")123 x 87 x 106 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.17")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)595 g (1.31 lb / 20.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"7.5 x 5.9 x 5"
      Package Weight3.765 lb2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Battery PackLP-E6NB-10L
      Battery Life700 shots315 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secsYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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