Nikon D50 vs Nikon D700

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon D50 and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D700 (12MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The D50 was brought out 4 years prior to the D700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D50 scores versus the D700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D50 & Nikon D700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D50 Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 has got outer measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has proportions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D50 and Nikon D700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D50 compared to the D700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and D700 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D50 and D700.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D700 will give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older D50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.