Nikon D50 vs Nikon D600

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon D50 and Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D600 (24MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D50 was revealed 8 years before the D600 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D50 grades vs the D600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 and Nikon D600. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D50 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D50 and Nikon D600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D50 against the D600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and D600 is 64 and 56 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and D600.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D50 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D600 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.