Canon R100 vs Nikon D50

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon R100 versus Nikon D50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and D50 (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R100 was manufactured 18 years later than the D50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R100 matches up versus the D50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 and Nikon D50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 vs the D50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and D50 is 76 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and D50.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon R100 to deliver more detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer R100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.