Canon 80D vs Nikon D50

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 80D and Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 80D was introduced 10 years after the D50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 80D scores versus the D50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Nikon D50. The whole galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 80D provides outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon D50 has dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 80D and Nikon D50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 80D vs the D50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D50 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and D50.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 80D to render greater detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 80D should have a benefit in sensor innovation.