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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Released July 2005
  • Newer Model is Nikon D40X
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5600
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D5500

 D50 D5500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Nikon D50

 D5500 D50 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2005Newer by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1037k130kSharper screen (+907k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D5500

 D50 D5500 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

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

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D5500 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Street photography camera
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (620g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (420g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 Sports photography details
Nikon D5500 Sports photography details
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (820 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 Travel photography features
Nikon D5500 Travel photography features
50
lighter than average in class (620g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
good battery (820 per charge)
lighter than others (420 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (820 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D50
Vlogging with Nikon D5500
9
can't record video
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than others (420g)
no image stabilization
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Nikon D5500
 Nikon D50Nikon D5500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D50 Nikon D5500
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2005-07-23 2015-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 130k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620g (1.37 lb) 420g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 84
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.0
DXO Low light score 560 1438
Other
Battery life - 820 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $700