Canon 7D vs Nikon D50
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Introduced November 2009
- Later Model is Canon 7D MII
(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
- Successor is Nikon D40X
Canon 7D vs Nikon D50 Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon 7D vs Nikon D50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Nikon D50
7D | D50 | |||
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Revealed | November 2009 | July 2005 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 130k | Crisper display (+790k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 7D
D50 | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Nikon D50
7D | D50 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Canon 7D and Nikon D50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon 7D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 7D vs Nikon D50 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 7D | Nikon D50 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-11-06 | 2005-07-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 860 gr (1.90 pounds) | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 854 | 560 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,050 | $499 |