Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Older Model is Nikon D7200

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon 50D versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D7500 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 50D was revealed 9 years before the D7500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 50D matches up against the D7500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D7500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 50D Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D7500
50D | D7500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 50D
D7500 | 50D | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | October 2008 | Fresher by 102 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D7500
50D | D7500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 50D has got external 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 D7500 has sizing of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Examine the Canon 50D versus Nikon D7500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 50D compared to the D7500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and D7500 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and D7500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D7500 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 50D | Nikon D7500 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2008-10-30 | 2017-04-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.3 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
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 grams (1.81 pounds) | 720 grams (1.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 696 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | 950 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-511A | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $996 | $1,247 |