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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Succeeded the Canon SL2
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Later Model is Nikon D40X
Photography Glossary

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SL3 versus Nikon D50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was unveiled 13 years later than the D50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL3 scores vs the D50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Nikon D50

 SL3 D50 
IntroducedApril 2019July 2005Fresher by 167 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k130kCrisper screen (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon SL3

 D50 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Nikon D50

 SL3 D50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SL3 versus Nikon D50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SL3 compared to the D50.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and D50 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL3 and D50.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SL3 to give you extra detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SL3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Nikon D50 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
52
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography highlights
Nikon D50 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (620g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Nikon D50
69
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (1,070 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Nikon D50
82
better than average battery power (1,070 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (620g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Nikon D50
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging advice
Nikon D50 Vlogging advice
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon SL3 vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Nikon D50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Nikon D50
Otherwise known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2019-04-10 2005-07-23
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 24MP 6MP
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 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 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 display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash modes - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 grams (0.99 lbs) 620 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 560
Other
Battery life 1070 photographs -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $499