Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D7100 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D50 was unveiled 8 years before the D7100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D50 grades versus the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D50 and Nikon D7100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D50 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D50 against the D7100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and D7100 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and D7100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D7100 to produce more detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.