| General | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Leica |
| Model | D50 | X2 |
| Predecessor Model | Leica X1 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D40X | Leica X Vario |
| MSRP | $1,995/£1,575 (inc VAT) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 6.24 Megapixel | 16.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 1,600 | 100 - 12,500 |
| Photo | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 | 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Single Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Autofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets |
| Optics | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 36 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 1x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 30 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.0" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 130k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.75x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.50x | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.6 to +0.5 |
| Shutter | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto On Off Red-Eye Front Curtain Rear Curtain Slow sync Studio |
| Flash Range | 11.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only) SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync | |
| External Flash Connection | Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Digital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 560 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.8 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 55 |
| Video | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99") | 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) | 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 8.6 x 6.5" | |
| Package Weight | 3.6 lb | 4.05 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL3 | |
| Battery Life | 450 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 110 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Nikon D50 | Leica X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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