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Canon 1D vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2001
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MII
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D4s
  • Later Model is Nikon D6
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D5

 1D D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D

 D5 1D 
LaunchedJanuary 2016December 2001Fresher by 171 months
Display size3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k120kClearer display (+2239k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D and Nikon D5

 1D D5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Canon 1D versus Nikon D5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 size comparison

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

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (4MP)
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D
Street photography with Nikon D5
48
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (1,585g)
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Sports photography camera
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (3,780 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography factors
Nikon D5 Travel photography factors
38
environment proof
heavier than others (1,585 grams)
megapixel count low (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good battery (3,780 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography details
Nikon D5 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4MP)
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (3,780 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
30
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1DNikon D5
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Nikon D5
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2001-12-13 2016-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 2464 x 1648 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 120k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $4,899 $6,500