Canon 50D vs Nikon D750

Lets look much closer at the Canon 50D versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The 50D was unveiled 6 years prior to the D750 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 50D scores against the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D750. The full galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 50D comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Check the Canon 50D versus Nikon D750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 50D versus the D750.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and D750 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and D750.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 50D using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D750 will give you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be behind in sensor technology.