Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Previous Model is Canon 5D
- Later Model is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MII versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the D750 (24MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

The 5D MII was unveiled 6 years before the D750 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5D MII matches up versus the D750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Nikon D750. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon D750
5D MII | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5D MII
D750 | 5D MII | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 67 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon D750
5D MII | D750 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII features outside dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Check the Canon 5D MII versus Nikon D750 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MII vs the D750.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and D750 is 56 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MII and D750.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D750 to offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon D750 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-02-13 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 pounds) | 840g (1.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1815 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 photos | 1230 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at release | $1,190 | $2,000 |