Canon 550D vs Nikon D50

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 550D versus Nikon D50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 550D was unveiled 4 years after the D50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 550D scores vs the D50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D & Nikon D50. The full galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D has external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 550D vs the D50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and D50 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 550D and D50.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 550D to deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 550D will have an edge in sensor tech.