Canon 5DS vs Nikon D50

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D50 (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and D50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 5DS was introduced 9 years after the D50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5DS grades versus the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS & Nikon D50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS offers exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS against the D50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and D50 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and D50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5DS will render more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5DS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.