Nikon D50 vs Nikon D7500

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D7500 (21MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D50 was revealed 12 years before the D7500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D50 scores versus the D7500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D50 and Nikon D7500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has proportions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D50 vs the D7500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D50 and D7500 is 64 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D50 and D7500.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D7500 to result in more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.