Photo Plus - UK (2019-09)

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SUPERTEST

FEATURES

Compared with the M50, signal-to-noise

is virtually identical, but dynamic range

is marginally better at ISO100

VERDICT

FEATURES

BUILD & HANDLING

IMAGE QUALITY

VALUE

OVERALL

or real-world results, we test cameras with a selection of

lenses, in wide-ranging shooting conditions, from bright

sunshine and dull outdoor conditions, to interior lighting

and night shots. We pay attention to the accuracy and

consistency of AF and metering systems, auto white balance and

all other shooting parameters. All aspects of image quality are

checked. We also judge cameras for their handling, ease of use

and how well the menu systems work, including factors like the

intuitiveness of touchscreens and vari-angle screens.

We run a series of lab tests on cameras, enabling us to give

quantifiable results for various attributes of image quality. These

include signal-to-noise ratio, dynamic range, and the ability to

resolve fine detail. All of these are measured in Raw mode, at

one-stop increments across each camera’s sensitivity range.

We also test for colour accuracy when shooting in JPEG mode.

HOW WE TEST

Our ratings are based on a rigorous regime

of real-world shooting and lab tests

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cameras have the same high-res,

vari-angle touchscreen and both

enable 4K movie capture.

A difference between the 250D

and M50 is that the DSLR has an

optical rather than electronic

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clear and bright view, despite only

being a pentamirror rather than

pentaprism unit. Unlike in the

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95 per cent of the image frame.

Performance

The phase-detection AF system

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adequate, having only nine AF

points of which just the central

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mode, however, image sensor-

based autofocus matches that of

the M50, with up to 143 phase-

detection points available via auto

selection (3975 points manually),

and without the aperture width of

the lens being limited to f/5.6. The

250D’s maximum burst rate of 5fps

is respectable, but only half that of

the M50. When it comes to image

quality, however, there’s minimal

difference between the EOS 250D

and M50 cameras.

01

The 18-55mm kit

lens isn’t retractable.

02

The viewfinder gives

more magnification

than the M50, but

doesn’t cover the

entire frame.

03

The layout is basic

with no info LCD on

the top panel.

04

The beginner-

friendly ‘Guided’

interface option

works brilliantly with

the touchscreen.

05

With its ‘vari-angle’

hinge, the rear

screen has full

articulation.

eighing only 60g more

than the mirrorless M50

and barely any heavier

than the M5, the 250D

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about half the weight of the 5D Mk

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The outright newest camera in

the group, it’s only been on sale a

few months and shares the same

core specs as the M50, which was

launched last year. These include

a 24.1Mp Dual Pixel CMOS image

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the same shutter speed and

sensitivity ranges. Both competing

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CANON EOS

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