Canon 5D MII vs Nikon L820
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Succeeded the Canon 5D
- New Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon L810
- Refreshed by Nikon L830
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D MII vs Nikon L820, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and L820 (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and L820 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D MII was unveiled 5 years earlier than the L820 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 5D MII matches up against the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon L820
| 5D MII | L820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon 5D MII
| L820 | 5D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon L820
| 5D MII | L820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII has external dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MII and the L820.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and L820 is 56 and 72 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MII and L820.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MII will offer you greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon L820 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-13 | 2013-01-29 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Total lenses | 250 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 850g (1.87 lb) | 470g (1.04 lb) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1815 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 photos | 320 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,190 | $192 |
