Nikon D50 vs Nikon D850

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D50 vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and D850 (46MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The D50 was brought out 13 years before the D850 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D50 grades against the D850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D50 and Nikon D850. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 has outer dimensions 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 D850 has proportions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D50 vs the D850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and D850 is 64 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and D850.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D50 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D850 will give you extra detail having its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.