Canon 1000D vs Nikon D50

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon 1000D and Nikon D50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was launched 3 years later than the D50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1000D scores vs the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Nikon D50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1000D and the D50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and D50 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and D50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 1000D to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 1000D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.