Canon 500D vs Nikon D50

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 500D versus Nikon D50, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and D50 (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 500D was introduced 3 years after the D50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 500D scores versus the D50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D and Nikon D50. The whole galleries are available at Canon 500D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 500D provides external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Canon 500D versus Nikon D50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 500D vs the D50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and D50 is 70 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and D50.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 500D to provide you with more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 500D will have an edge in sensor technology.