Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D50

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon D50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and D50 (6MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and D50 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 6 years later than the D50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the D50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Nikon D50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the D50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and D50 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and D50.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm SL300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.