Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the D50 (6MP) and the D70 (6MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D50 was announced 16 months later than the D70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D50 scores vs the D70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 and Nikon D70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D50 comes with 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) and the Nikon D70 has dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D50 vs the D70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D50 and D70 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and D70.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher D50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.