Leica M10 vs Nikon D50

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica M10 versus Nikon D50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and D50 (6MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and D50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was manufactured 11 years after the D50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M10 grades against the D50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Nikon D50. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M10 Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M10 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M10 versus Nikon D50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M10 versus the D50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and D50 is 75 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and D50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M10 will show extra detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger M10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.