Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
- Revealed July 2005
- Newer Model is Nikon D40X
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D50 (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe 5DS R was launched 9 years after the D50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5DS R grades versus the D50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D50. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D50
5DS R | D50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | July 2005 | More modern by 117 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 130k | Crisper display (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 5DS R
D50 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D50
5DS R | D50 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R has got external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has sizing of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS R vs the D50.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and D50 is 55 and 64 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and D50.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D50 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2005-07-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | - |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 lb) | 620g (1.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 2308 | 560 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD card |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $3,699 | $499 |