Touchscreen on the Nikon D50?
The rear monitor on the Nikon D50 is not touch sensitive. All interactions with the camera's firmware, thus, have to be entered through buttons and dials on the camera body. While this method of operating a camera might not be as intuitive as a touch interface and requires the photographer to memorize the functions of the external controls, it avoids accidental setting changes from unitentional contacts with the screen.
In terms of size and resolution, the rear LCD of the Nikon D50 measures 2.0 inches and offers a resolution of 130,000 dots.
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.50x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Size | 2.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 130k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen |
Back side of the Nikon D50 with LCD
As can be seen from the rear-side image, the 2.0-inch LCD occupies a large part of the backside of the camera. For comparison, the diagonal on a standard credit card measures 4 inches.
Camera to camera comparisons
The Nikon D50 is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was officially introduced in April 2005 and is equipped with an APS-C sensor. It offers a resolution of 6 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $749.
The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Nikon D50 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Nikon D50 | optical | n | 2.0 / 130 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5/s | Y | n | |
2. | Nikon D40 | optical | n | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5/s | Y | n | |
3. | Nikon D40X | optical | n | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
4. | Nikon D60 | optical | n | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
5. | Nikon D70 | optical | n | 1.8 / 130 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
6. | Nikon D70s | optical | n | 2.0 / 130 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
7. | Nikon D80 | optical | n | 2.5 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
8. | Nikon D3000 | optical | n | 3.0 / 230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
9. | Nikon D5000 | optical | n | 2.7 / 230 | full-flex | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
10. | Nikon D5100 | optical | n | 3.0 / 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
11. | Nikon D5200 | optical | n | 3.0 / 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 5.0/s | Y | n | |
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. |
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Camera Model | Nikon D50 | |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
Camera Lens | Nikon F mount lenses | |
Launch Date | April 2005 | |
Launch Price | USD 749 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | |
Sensor Area | 370 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 28.4 mm | |
Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
Sensor Resolution | 6 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 008 x 2 000 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 7.85 μm | |
Pixel Density | 1.63 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | no Video | |
ISO Setting | 200 - 1 600 ISO | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 55 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 20.9 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 560 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.50x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Size | 2.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 130k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 2.5 shutter flaps/s | |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 50 000 actuations | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SD cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL3 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in) |
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Camera Weight | 620 g (21.9 oz) |
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