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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Successor is Canon 60D
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D7500

 50D D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 50D

 D7500 50D 
LaunchedApril 2017October 2008Fresher by 102 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D7500

 50D D7500 
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).

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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.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

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

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography advice
Nikon D7500 Street photography advice
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography details
Nikon D7500 Sports photography details
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Nikon D7500
57
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 shots)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 50DNikon D7500
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