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Canon 30D vs Nikon D50

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Successor is Canon 40D
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Revealed July 2005
  • Later Model is Nikon D40X
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 30D versus Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was released 9 months after the D50 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 30D grades versus the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Nikon D50

 30D D50 
RevealedApril 2006July 2005More modern by 9 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 30D

 D50 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Nikon D50

 30D D50 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D provides physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon 30D versus Nikon D50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 30D compared to the D50.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and D50 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and D50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 30D to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 30D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D50 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
53
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography details
Nikon D50 Street photography details
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (620 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 30D
Sports photography with Nikon D50
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition (620 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 30D
Landscape photography with Nikon D50
46
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D50 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon 30D vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS 30DNikon D50
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 30D Nikon D50
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 2005-07-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 grams (1.73 lb) 620 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light rating 736 560
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $773 $499