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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(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
Nikon D50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D50

 5DS R D50 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2005More modern by 117 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kCrisper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 5DS R

 D50 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D50

 5DS R D50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS R
Portrait photography with Nikon D50
85
focusing manually
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
53
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (620g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography features
Nikon D50 Sports photography features
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (700 per charge)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proofing
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (700 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (620g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography information
Nikon D50 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (700 per charge)
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5DS R
Vlogging with Nikon D50
30
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D50
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