Canon 760D vs Nikon D50
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Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
- Superseded the Canon 700D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
- Released July 2005
- Refreshed by Nikon D40X

Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 760D versus Nikon D50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and D50 (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 760D was brought out 9 years later than the D50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 760D scores versus the D50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 760D and Nikon D50. The entire galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Nikon D50
760D | D50 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2005 | More recent by 117 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+910k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 760D
D50 | 760D |
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Common features in the Canon 760D and Nikon D50
760D | D50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D has outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Canon 760D versus Nikon D50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 760D against the D50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and D50 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and D50.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 760D to result in greater detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 760D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 760D vs Nikon D50 Specifications
Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 760D | Nikon D50 |
Also called | EOS 760D / EOS 8000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2005-07-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | - |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | - | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/500s |
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 pounds) | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 915 | 560 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL3 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $849 | $499 |