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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Nikon D50
(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
Nikon D7100
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D7100

 D50 D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D50

 D7100 D50 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2005More modern by 94 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kSharper display (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D7100

 D50 D7100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography info
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography info
53
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (620 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 Sports photography features
Nikon D7100 Sports photography features
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D50
Travel photography with Nikon D7100
50
lighter than others (620 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D50
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
9
no video recording
30
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Nikon D7100
 Nikon D50Nikon D7100
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