Canon 50D vs Nikon D800

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon 50D and Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D800 (36MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 50D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the D800 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 50D grades vs the D800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D & Nikon D800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 50D Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 50D enjoys outside dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Nikon D800 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 50D vs the D800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and D800 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and D800.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 50D having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D800 will give you greater detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.