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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(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
Nikon D750
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D700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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon D750

 5D MII D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5D MII

 D750 5D MII 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon D750

 5D MII D750 
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).

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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.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 size comparison

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

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D750 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography features
Nikon D750 Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
78
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography information
Nikon D750 Travel photography information
55
weather sealing
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
better than average battery life (1,230 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D750 Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,230 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging features
Nikon D750 Vlogging features
29
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IINikon D750
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