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Canon 50D vs Nikon D700

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Earlier Model is Canon 40D
  • Renewed by Canon 60D
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Later Model is Nikon D800E
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon 50D versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 50D was unveiled about the same time to the D700 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 50D matches up versus the D700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D700

 50D D700 

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 50D

 D700 50D 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D700

 50D D700 
LaunchedOctober 2008October 2008Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 50D offers outer measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has sizing of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 50D versus the D700.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and D700 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and D700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 50D having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon 50D will result in greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography info
Nikon D700 Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Street photography camera
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,074g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D700 Sports photography highlights
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (800 shots)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery power (1,000 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Nikon D700
57
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
52
great battery power (1,000 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (1,074 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography details
Nikon D700 Landscape photography details
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (1,000 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D700 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS 50DNikon D700
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 50D Nikon D700
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-10-30 2008-10-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4752 x 3168 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.3fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 gr (1.81 pounds) 1074 gr (2.37 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 80
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 12.2
DXO Low light rating 696 2303
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 1000 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-511A EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA Compact Flash (Type I)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $996 $2,700