Canon 7D vs Nikon D50

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 7D and Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 4 years later than the D50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 7D matches up against the D50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D50. The entire galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D comes with outside measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D vs the D50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and D50 is 56 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and D50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 7D to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 7D should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.