Nikon D800E with Canon 50D Comparison

Nikon D800E and Canon 50D Main Features

  • June, 2012
  • October, 2008
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 4.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.3 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
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  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 146 x 123 x 82 mm, 900g.
  • 146 x 108 x 74 mm, 822g.
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Nikon D800E Scores


Imaging score
81
Features score
75
Value for money score
86
Portability score
65
Overall score
80

Canon 50D Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
61
Value for money score
74
Portability score
70
Overall score
60

Canon EOS 50D with Nikon D800E Overview


Let's compare Nikon D800E with Canon EOS 50D. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D800E was released in 2012, and Canon 50D in 2008. D800E is newer, which is a plus. EOS 50D 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of D800E is greater than that of EOS 50D. The difference of 21 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D800E has 6.3 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D800E has 6.3 fps continuous shooting.

General D800E EOS 50D
Brand Nikon Canon
Model D800E EOS 50D
Announced June, 2012 October, 2008
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Canon EF/EF-S
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1.6
Number of Lenses 305 321
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.6
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 51 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 15 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 6.3 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 13.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 332.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 15 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 4752 x 3168
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 900 shots 800 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL15 BP-511A
Physical
Weight 900 g 822 g
Physical Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82 mm 146 x 108 x 74 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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