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Canon 50D vs Nikon D50

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Earlier Model is Canon 40D
  • Replacement is Canon 60D
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
  • Announced July 2005
  • Later Model is Nikon D40X
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 50D versus Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 50D was announced 3 years later than the D50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 50D scores versus the D50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D50

 50D D50 
AnnouncedOctober 2008July 2005More recent by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k130kSharper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 50D

 D50 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D50

 50D D50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 50D compared to the D50.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and D50 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and D50.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 50D to provide you with greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger 50D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography information
Nikon D50 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography advice
Nikon D50 Street photography advice
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (620 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography factors
Nikon D50 Sports photography factors
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Nikon D50
57
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition (620g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography info
Nikon D50 Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging features
Nikon D50 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS 50DNikon D50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 50D Nikon D50
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-10-30 2005-07-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4752 x 3168 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.3fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 grams (1.81 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
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 rating 63 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 10.8
DXO Low light rating 696 560
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $996 $499