Canon 1D vs Nikon D5

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1D versus Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D5 (21MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D5 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D was brought out 15 years prior to the D5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D matches up versus the D5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D & Nikon D5. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery & Nikon D5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D has exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5 has measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D and the D5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D and D5.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D5 will offer you extra detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind in sensor technology.