Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D5500 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D50 was unveiled 10 years prior to the D5500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D50 matches up vs the D5500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D50 and Nikon D5500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D50 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D50 vs the D5500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D50 and D5500 is 64 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D50 and D5500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D5500 to provide more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.