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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Refreshed by Nikon D40X
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D7200 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D50 was launched 10 years before the D7200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D50 scores against the D7200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D7200

 D50 D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Nikon D50

 D7200 D50 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2005More modern by 116 months
Screen sizing3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1229k130kClearer screen (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D7200

 D50 D7200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D50 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D50 vs the D7200.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and D7200 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and D7200.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D7200 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography details
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
53
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 Street photography factors
Nikon D7200 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (620g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D50
Sports photography with Nikon D7200
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (1,110 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition in class (620 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery (1,110 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (1,110 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D50 Vlogging info
Nikon D7200 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
30
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Nikon D7200
 Nikon D50Nikon D7200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D50 Nikon D7200
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-07-23 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
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 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 130k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620g (1.37 lbs) 765g (1.69 lbs)
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 rating 55 87
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.6
DXO Low light rating 560 1333
Other
Battery life - 1110 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $499 $1,100