Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D50

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3300 versus Nikon D50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3300 was introduced 8 years after the D50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D3300 grades vs the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 & Nikon D50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Nikon D50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D50 has sizing of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D3300 and the D50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and D50 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and D50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3300 to give you more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent D3300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.