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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E 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
  • Renewed by Nikon D40X
Nikon D800E
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D800E

 D50 D800E 

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon D50

 D800E D50 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2005Newer by 83 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k130kSharper display (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D800E

 D50 D800E 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E size comparison

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

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D800E Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
83
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 Street photography details
Nikon D800E Street photography details
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (620g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 Sports photography info
Nikon D800E Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition (620g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D800E Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D50 Vlogging details
Nikon D800E Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
30
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Nikon D800E
 Nikon D50Nikon D800E
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
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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