Nikon D50 vs Nikon D610

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D50 and Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D610 (24MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The D50 was introduced 9 years prior to the D610 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D50 grades against the D610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 & Nikon D610. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D50 Gallery & Nikon D610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D50 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D50 and Nikon D610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D50 against the D610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and D610 is 64 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D50 and D610.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D50 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D610 will produce greater detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.