Nikon D50 vs Nikon D70s

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the D50 (6MP) and the D70s (6MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D50 was introduced 4 months after the D70s which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D50 scores versus the D70s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D70s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70s has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D50 vs the D70s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D50 and D70s is 64 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D50 and D70s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.