Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
- Announced July 2005
- Updated by Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2004
- New Model is Nikon D80
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D70
D50 | D70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2005 | April 2004 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display sizing | 2" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D50
D70 | D50 |
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Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70
D50 | D70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 130k | 130k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70 Specifications
Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-07-23 | 2004-04-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 130k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 679 gr (1.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 560 | 529 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL3 | EN-EL3 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $296 |