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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replaced the Canon 40D
  • Replacement is Canon 60D
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D7200 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 50D was launched 7 years earlier than the D7200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 50D scores versus the D7200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D7200

 50D D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 50D

 D7200 50D 
RevealedMarch 2015October 2008Fresher by 77 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D7200

 50D D7200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 50D vs the D7200.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and D7200 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and D7200.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D7200 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 50D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography factors
Nikon D7200 Sports photography factors
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 shots)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,110 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Nikon D7200
57
weather proof
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (800 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery life (1,110 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (1,110 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
30
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 50DNikon D7200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 50D Nikon D7200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2008-10-30 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4752 x 3168 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 87
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 14.6
DXO Low light rating 696 1333
Other
Battery life 800 images 1110 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-511A EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $996 $1,100