Reasons to choose D2H
Released in 2003, D2H has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2H
vs Nikon D50
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D2H370 mm²
D50- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The D50 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D2HMetricD50
4 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.7 × 15.5Sensor23.7 × 15.6
9.58 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
91.84 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
1.09 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,200 gWeight540 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageSecure Digital
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D50 has the larger sensor area. The D50 has the lighter body. The D50 has the higher effective resolution. The D50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D50
Released in 2005, D50 has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 540 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.