Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100
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![Nikon D50 front Nikon D50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D50/Nikon-D50-front.jpg)
![Nikon D7100 front Nikon D7100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D7100/Nikon-D7100-front.jpg)
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 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
- Replacement is Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Launched April 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D7000
- Later Model is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Overview
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.
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D7100
D50 | D7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D50
D7100 | D50 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2005 | More modern by 94 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+1099k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D7100
D50 | D7100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D7100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D50-vs-Nikon-D7100-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and D7100 is 64 and 59 respectively.
![Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D50-vs-Nikon-D7100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D50-vs-Nikon-D7100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D50-vs-Nikon-D7100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Nikon D50 | Nikon D7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D50 | Nikon D7100 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-07-23 | 2013-04-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 130 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 pounds) | 765 gr (1.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | 560 | 1256 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 950 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $499 | $800 |