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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Announced July 2005
  • Successor is Nikon D40X
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Replacement is Nikon D850
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The D50 was launched 10 years before the D810 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D50 matches up vs the D810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D810

 D50 D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D50

 D810 D50 
IntroducedJune 2014July 2005More modern by 108 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k130kSharper display (+1099k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Nikon D810

 D50 D810 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D50 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Nikon D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D50 vs the D810.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and D810 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D50 and D810.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D50 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D810 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
53
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 Street photography features
Nikon D810 Street photography features
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (620 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average (620 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average (980g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D810 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D50 Vlogging advice
Nikon D810 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
28
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (980 grams)
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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Nikon D810
 Nikon D50Nikon D810
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D50 Nikon D810
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-07-23 2014-06-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 620 gr (1.37 pounds) 980 gr (2.16 pounds)
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 Overall score 55 97
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 25.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 14.8
DXO Low light score 560 2853
Other
Battery life - 1200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $499 $1,999