Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5300

The following is a complete review of the Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D5300 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D50 was announced 9 years earlier than the D5300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D50 grades against the D5300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D50 and Nikon D5300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D5300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D50 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D50 and the D5300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and D5300 is 64 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D50 and D5300.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5300 to give greater detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.