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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replaced the Canon 5D
  • New Model is Canon 5D MIII
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and S9300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MII was revealed 4 years prior to the S9300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 5D MII grades vs the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon S9300

 5D MII S9300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon 5D MII

 S9300 5D MII 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon S9300

 5D MII S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII provides outside measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MII compared to the S9300.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and S9300 is 56 and 91 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and S9300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MII will show extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 5D MII will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography details
Nikon S9300 Travel photography details
55
weather proof
decent MP (21MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography features
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
29
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Nikon S9300
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IINikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-13 2012-07-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5616 x 3744 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,190 $249