Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D & Nikon D7200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 50D Gallery & Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D7200
50D | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 50D
D7200 | 50D | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | October 2008 | Fresher by 77 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D7200
50D | D7200 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and D7200 is 57 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Nikon D7200 | |
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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 |