Nikon D50 vs Sigma SD1

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D50 versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D50 was launched 6 years before the SD1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D50 grades vs the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D50 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D50 provides exterior 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 Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D50 and the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D50 and SD1 is 64 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and SD1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma SD1 to show more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.