Canon 50D vs Nikon D600

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 50D vs Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D600 (24MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 50D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the D600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 50D grades vs the D600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 50D & Nikon D600. The entire galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Nikon D600 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 50D features external 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 D600 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 50D vs the D600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and D600 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and D600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 50D because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D600 will provide extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 50D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.