Nikon D50 vs Canon EOS 90D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D50 and Canon EOS 90D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D50 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 90D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D50 were released 2005 and Canon EOS 90D was released 2019. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D50 2005
Canon EOS 90D 2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D50 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 90D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D50 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 90D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D50 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 90D has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D50 6 MP
6016000 pixels
3008 x 2000
Canon EOS 90D 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640

Canon EOS 90D has a 437 % larger resolution than Nikon D50. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 90D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D50. Canon EOS 90D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D50 has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D50 200-1600
Canon EOS 90D 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D50
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 90D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D50 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 90D can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D50 2,5
Canon EOS 90D 11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 90D. Sadly, the Nikon D50 does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 90D weighs 701 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 13% heavier than Nikon D50 and its 620 gr (or 1.37 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D50 620 gr
1.37 lb
Canon EOS 90D 701 gr
1.55 lb

Nikon D50 vs Canon EOS 90D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D50 and Canon EOS 90D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Name Nikon D50 Canon EOS 90D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Release Year 2005 2019
Release Date 2005-04-20 2019-08-28
MSRP 799 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 3008 x 2000 pixels 6960 x 4640 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 33 MP
Image Processor EXPEED DIGIC 8
Image
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
ISO Range 200 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 5 45
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2” 3”
Screen dots 130000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.75× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Frames per second 2,5 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 11 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth
Remote Control Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
Yes (Wired , wireless or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D50
Canon EOS 90D
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion & charger included
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 1300 shots
Width 133 mm 141 mm
Height 102 mm 105 mm
Depth 76 mm 77 mm
Weight 620 gram 701 gram