Canon 6D vs Nikon D50

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 6D vs Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D50 (6MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was brought out 7 years later than the D50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 6D grades vs the D50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D50. The entire galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D offers outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6D compared to the D50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and D50 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and D50.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will show extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 6D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.