4K Comparison of the Canon 90D vs the Canon Vixia G50: 4K DSLR vs 4K Camcorder

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

I really like that everything is in focus. I don't like DoF. That's why I love camcorders.

[@frolic63]

About the dept off field , I believe that you can go to a lower Fstop on the camcorder, even the old Canon HDV40 i had years ago with tape inside for recording had a super blur background ,so in this video he must setup up the camcorder for an fstop like 1.2-1.8

[@SPL]

Good tip! 👍

[@DarkBasement]

Great video, I've been trying to decide which way to go and this helped. Also wow your son is talented, congratulations.

[@eduardrussu555]

Good day! Thank you for the video! And how does Canon Vixia G50 shoot video in low light conditions in comparison with Canon 90D! Is video inferior in detail with Canon 90D compared to video of Canon Vixia G50! Is it possible to download or view the sources of 1920x1080 (Full HD) from Canon Vixia G50 and Canon 90D somewhere? I would be grateful for your answer!

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

Camcorder is the way to go. Unlimited record time unlike most DSLR's that only can record for 30 or 40 minutes at a time before they shut off. I have a Canon Vixia HF R800 that I take to my job sites and record my work. I don't even use a battery in it. I'll just plug it into the job site generator and run it off the generators power lol the only thing I have to worry about is the memory card filling up.

[@SPL]

Thanks for the feedback! I like that fact about a camcorder. I think they are underrated for sure. 👍

[@BackwoodsFilms]

Yep, plus the Canon HF series have the dual SD card slots, so if you get a couple of 256 GB cards and set it for relay recording you can film for hours in 4K or all day long in 1080p.

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

How big is the file when recording in 4K for 30 minutes or more on the G50?

[@SPL]

It's pretty large. If I remember correctly a 256 GB fills up in an hour and 20 minutes or so.

[@patbollin]

For a 1 to 1 comparison it would be a lot more useful to see each shot from the exact same angle.

[@SPL]

The piano shot is. The footage was actually for his online recital so the two angles were done for that reason. 👍

[@robwasnj]

What you're seeing with more or less being out of focus is a property we call "depth of field". As focal length of the less increases so does apparent DOF and to get the same field of view with a larger sensor (D90 is a larger sensor) this requires using a longer focal length lens than on the camcorder. If you were to stop down the lens on your dslr it'd increase your DOF as well. Main reason to use a DSLR or mirrorless camera for video is when you need that subject isolation, oftentimes in cinema we use something called focus pulls to direct the viewer's attention towards different subjects. For instructional videos however I think a camcorder can be a much better choice, not as good in low light but since you're shooting at 1/60 sec generally a non issue. More important though in my opinion is audio quality, getting an external mic and getting it close to your mouth is essential, video can be slightly soft, not a big deal but bad sound makes people turn off your videos and go elsewhere.

[@SPL]

Thanks for that. I've tried two different mics and can't seem to find a good bullet proof one. What is your suggestion?

[@robwasnj]

@@SPL It depends on the situation and if you need to exclude environmental sounds. The MOST important thing though is having the mic close to your mouth for dialog, even the best mic 6' away won't work very well. I have a purple panda lavalier mic and also an SM58 which is a dynamic mic meaning if you're not close it won't pick up other noise (important in my house). for outside recording I use an AT8022 stereo XY mic, mostly for live music concerts where I don't have a board feed. Just remember mic placement is the most important thing and I believe almost any mic will work, even a usb one for your computer if you're doing voice overs. In the field I'd get a lavalier if you'er going to be in the video but if not maybe a boom mic with a head mount so it's always positioned well.

[@BackwoodsFilms]

Yep, the old saying goes, "Video is 70% audio." You can have just OK looking video and as long as the sound is nice and clear, it will still hold people's attention. But if your audio is tinny, or worse, clipping/overblown, it doesn't matter how great the video looks, if it's 4K, 8K or 100K, people are not going to keep watching because of the poor audio. If doing interviews, it's pretty much essential to have a wireless lav mic or at least a good shotgun microphone on your camera.

[@RackFocusProductions1226]

really great review! well done.

[@GregInATX]

Why not show the two cameras from the same view? Especially with the kid playing the violin one camera has that big window in the background and the other is looking at a wall with no window deigns the subject from a different view with different lighting. Not a good test IMO.

[@SPL]

The first piano shot was the same view. I thought it would be good show show different angles and light so that you could see the different depths from both cameras.

[@TheOriginalMigz]

Man, Ive been struggling with this exact choice now.. I need to capture my 3 year old twins ( video) by the time my 70d gets them in focus then the action is missed .. Lets not even mention them on swings, the auto focus wont keep up ( DOP set to 12 and up doesn't matter , still cant do proper focus) NOW ! My Question to you.. The G50 - can you change frame rates ? - is it only 30FPS or can you set to 24 / 25 fps ? Also can you control shutter and the ND filter easily while recording ? Sorry, you seem to be the only source who might answer the questions ..

[@SPL]

The more I use the G50 the more I am glad I purchased it! It does 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps. I recently filmed over 5 hours of continuous footage for my Turf Install video going up today on KZbin. Out of the 5 hour footage there was only a 2 minute clip out of focus. I have to watch it again to see why but I think it was my error. So, 99.9% of the 5 plus hour footage was clear. I plugged it into my portable AC power unit and it never over heated or had any issues after almost 5 hours of continuous use. The only thing I noticed was the battery was lacking. So I will need a couple of spare ones if I plan on running it without a power source for such a long shoot. Very crisp 4K. I do all of my adjusting in my video editing software but you can easily change the settings while filming. Here is the video. All of the ground shots are from the G50 and the drone shots from our Yuneec Typhoon H: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIrMn3pjftx-q8U

[@eduardrussu555]

How did the Canon Vixia G50 camcorder prove itself?

[@foynemfilms]

you think the g50 would be good for music videos?

[@SPL]

Yes. I found that a good external mic really helps as well. I use it to film a lot of musical events. It is just a fantastic product. Just last night I had it positioned near a stage for a recital and let it run for 1:10 minutes recording 101 GB of footage. So reliable!

[@foynemfilms]

@@SPL okay perfect I got one last question and I really appreciate you actually responding does it work well in low light settings? like for example recording a artist ina studio they tend to be low light areas a lot

[@eduardrussu555]

Good evening! Thanks for the test! Helped a lot! I would be very grateful if you make a Full HD (1080) comparison or tell me where to download the source, there is nothing on the Internet! And what would you recommend to a beginner videographer (filming birthdays, budget weddings) Canon 90D vs the Canon Vixia G50?

[@SPL]

I rarely shoot in 1080p but I can tell you the footage looks good since it is 60 fps. I would say if you want to do a mix of photos and video the 90D is the way to go. The Vixia is purely for videos.

[@Gouye]

I currently have a sony a6400 and would like to buy the G50 as a B Cam. Would it be difficult to match in post?

[@SPL]

Even the basic editing software like Movie Studio Platinum has a color matching feature. Here is a video filmed with the 90D, Vixia G50 and DJI Pocket 2 with the software matching the color scheme of all three. It could be polished up some more if I did some lighting correction as well. But you get the idea from 3 different cameras - I picked the Vixia G50 as the baseline: drive.google.com/file/d/1QqNgkYbHIlFaFAnPHygbGum4kkZDMOjl/view?usp=sharing

[@rockzionmedia8311]

Hey Man! Thanks for the review, i will say the G50 looks more sharper than the 90D. the G50 is good for long shooting video programs as you said, for photography and video i will recommend the Canon Eos 90D

[@SPL]

Yes, I think after using it more the G50 is much sharper and real. Takes some getting used to and rendering it in 4K uses a lot more computer resources.

[@EastAngliaUK]

how does the camcorder compare with the Sony AX53 4K

[@SPL]

I think the color on the Canon is more real looking.

[@theblackstrapcrew7755]

Hi, thanks for the video? What lighting did you use for the Canon and how did you set it up?

[@SPL]

Just the natural light coming into the room from the window. It picks up light very well. 👍

[@WhyYouAskingMe]

You're a pool guy. Why didn't you show which camera films best under pool water? 😁

[@SPL]

Yeah, a 2 second video...

[@WhyYouAskingMe]

@@SPL Naaah, I'd say at least 3 before it shorts out.

[@recordingonthego9651]

I think you over over saturated the highlights on the G50 and that makes this comparison sadly useless for me. I think you can bring highlights up on post so I would underexpose and then bring them up if necessary in post. I don't know how much information does the G50 footage have for colorgrading. I really wonder.

[@SPL]

I ordered it on Amazon and they actually gave me 60 days to return it. You should try it out. It is an awesome camera. I filmed 8 hours of footage with it for another video I have up on KZbin and the outdoor temp those 4 days averaged 105 degrees. It did amazingly well.

[@consciouscoma85]

a video camera is way better for run&gun. no time to change lenses on the DSLR when your shooting something that will not be there in 15 seconds.

[@SPL]

I agree. I just added another DJI Pocket 2 to my set up for recital videos. With two DJI Pocket 2 running with a charger attached I can get at least 3 hours out of those plus my main camera the G50 with 2 hours.

[@rumporridge1]

Very relevant video. Thanks.

[@frolic63]

Il ove that you use Sony Vegas

[@Mergiltoan_Channel]

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