Nikon D50 vs Fujifilm X-T1

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D50 and the Fujifilm X-T1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D50 was introduced in July 2005 and Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced in April 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D50 Highlights

      • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X-T1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D50
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-T1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D50 and Fujifilm X-T1.

      PROS

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D50

      Nikon D50
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D50 over Fujifilm X-T1.

      Nikon D50 vs Fujifilm X-T1
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/500 sec vs 1/180 sec

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      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 4000D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Olympus E-400
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T1

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T1 over Nikon D50.

      Nikon D50 vs Fujifilm X-T1
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 4896 x 3264
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.50x vs 0.77x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) vs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

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      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T5
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1 IR
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-A1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 1Ds III
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D50 Fujifilm X-T1
        High Native ISO200200
        No Image Stabilization
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D50 has a 2.0" Fixed screen with 130k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-T1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-T1 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D50 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm X-T1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Nikon D50 has 95% coverage with 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X-T1 has 100% coverage with 1.16x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D50 features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Fujifilm X-T1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-T1 has CMOS X-TRANS II sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D50 can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-T1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D50 has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-T1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D50 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D50 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-T1

      Fujifilm X-T1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D50 comes with EN-EL3 battery pack and Fujifilm X-T1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D50 has a single SD card slot. Fujifilm X-T1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D50 has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Fujifilm X-T1 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D50, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T1. Nikon D50 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon D50 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided. Fujifilm X-T1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D50 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-T1.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D50 body has dimensions of 133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99") and Fujifilm X-T1 body has dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85"). Nikon D50 weighs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) and Fujifilm X-T1 weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz).

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      133 mm

      102 mm

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      129 mm

      90 mm

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      76 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D50 and Fujifilm X-T1

      Nikon D50 and Fujifilm X-T1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      78
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D50 and Fujifilm X-T1 and give them scores of 54 and 69 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      69

      Sensor

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      POOR
      52
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D50

      Fujifilm X-T1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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