Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E 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
- Renewed by Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D700

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D800E (36MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

The D50 was introduced 7 years earlier than the D800E which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D50 grades against the D800E with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D50 & Nikon D800E. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery & Nikon D800E Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D800E
D50 | D800E |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D50
D800E | D50 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2005 | Newer by 83 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D800E
D50 | D800E | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
Check the Nikon D50 versus Nikon D800E in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D50 compared to the D800E.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and D800E is 64 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D50 and D800E.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D50 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D800E will deliver greater detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Specifications
Nikon D50 | Nikon D800E | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D50 | Nikon D800E |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-07-23 | 2012-06-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 130k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 620 gr (1.37 lb) | 900 gr (1.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 560 | 2979 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 900 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD card | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch pricing | $499 | $2,389 |