Canon 40D vs Nikon D50
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D and Nikon D50. The complete galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Nikon D50
40D | D50 | |||
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Launched | October 2007 | July 2005 | More modern by 28 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 130k | Crisper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 40D
D50 | 40D |
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Common features in the Canon 40D and Nikon D50
40D | D50 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and D50 is 57 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Canon 40D vs Nikon D50 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Nikon D50 | |
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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 |