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Canon 40D vs Nikon D50

Portability
57
Imaging
49
Features
50
Overall
49
Canon EOS 40D front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2007
  • Superseded the Canon 30D
  • Replacement is Canon 50D
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
  • Launched July 2005
  • Newer Model is Nikon D40X
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 40D versus Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 40D was released 2 years after the D50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 40D scores versus the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D50

 40D D50 
LaunchedOctober 2007July 2005More modern by 28 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 40D

 D50 40D 

Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D50

 40D D50 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 40D comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon 40D versus Nikon D50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 40D vs the D50.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and D50 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and D50.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 40D to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 40D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 40D
Portrait photography with Nikon D50
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
53
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography info
Nikon D50 Street photography info
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (620 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography advice
Nikon D50 Sports photography advice
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (800 shots)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography advice
Nikon D50 Travel photography advice
48
weather proof
flash built-in
low battery pack (800 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than others (620g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 40D
Landscape photography with Nikon D50
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (800 CIPA)
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D50 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS 40DNikon D50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 40D Nikon D50
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2007-10-24 2005-07-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 lbs) 620 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 703 560
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,099 $499