| General | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | D50 | D70 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D40X | Nikon D80 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Format | DX | DX |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 23.7 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 6.24 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 Megapixel | 6.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 1,600 | 200 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Other Resolutions | 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 | 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Fine, Normal, Basic |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance | Auto (TTL white balance), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible |
| Focus | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| 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 | AF Area Modes (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF), Focus Lock |
| 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 | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Optics | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.0" | 1.8" |
| Screen Resolution | 130k dot | 130k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.75x | 0.75x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.50x | 0.50x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.6 to +0.5 | -2 to +1 |
| Shutter | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic | Combined mechanical and CCD electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto On Off Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 11.00 m at ISO 100 | 11.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | 1/500 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -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 | 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-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 | Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock |
| Exposure | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Digital Vari-Program, programmed auto [P] with flexible program, shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto , manual [M] |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps | 2 or 3 frames at +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 560 | 529 |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.9 | 20.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.8 | 10.3 |
| DxO Overall Score | 55 | 50 |
| Video | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | No |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 | Optional ML-L3 |
| Environmental | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99") | 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) | 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) |
| Package Weight | 3.6 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL3 | EN-EL3 |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive |
| Other | Nikon D50 | Nikon D70 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | 2 to 20 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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