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Nikon D50 vs Nikon D40X
Nikon D50
Camera summary
The Nikon D50, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on July 23, 2005.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D40X, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D40X
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Nikon D40X
Camera summary
The Nikon D40X, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on May 27, 2007. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D50, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D50
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D60, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D60
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 3 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | 3 |
Connectivity |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 20.9 | 22.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 560.0 | 516.0 |
| DXO overall score | 55.0 | 63.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | July 23, 2005 | May 27, 2007 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $69.97 | $449.95 |
| model | Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D50 | |
| Successor model | Nikon D40X | Nikon D60 |
Lense |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5� |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD card | SD/SDHC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 17.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL3 | EN-EL9 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76mm | 124 x 94 x 64mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 620 grs | 522 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 130 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Max image resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5 mm | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6 | 10 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D50 | Nikon D40X |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |