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Canon 50D vs Nikon D610

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Updated by Canon 60D
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 50D versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D610 (24MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 50D was released 6 years earlier than the D610 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 50D scores versus the D610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D610

 50D D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 50D

 D610 50D 
LaunchedOctober 2013October 2008Newer by 60 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D610

 50D D610 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 50D versus Nikon D610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 50D compared to the D610.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and D610 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and D610.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 50D featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D610 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 50D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D610 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography advice
Nikon D610 Street photography advice
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 50D
Sports photography with Nikon D610
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
70
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography highlights
Nikon D610 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography info
Nikon D610 Landscape photography info
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging features
Nikon D610 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
30
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 50DNikon D610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 50D Nikon D610
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2008-10-30 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4752 x 3168 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.3fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 94
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 14.4
DXO Low light rating 696 2925
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 900 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-511A EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $996 $1,600