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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Canon 5D
  • Refreshed by Canon 5D MIII
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and Df (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D MII was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Df which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5D MII grades vs the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon Df

 5D MII Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5D MII

 Df 5D MII 
AnnouncedDecember 2013February 2009Newer by 59 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon Df

 5D MII Df 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII features physical dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MII and the Df.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and Df is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MII and Df.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 5D MII to provide you with greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography info
Nikon Df Portrait photography info
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MII
Street photography with Nikon Df
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography factors
Nikon Df Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,400 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography details
Nikon Df Travel photography details
55
environment proof
decent MP (21MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery (1,400 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography info
Nikon Df Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging features
Nikon Df Vlogging features
29
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IINikon Df
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark II Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-13 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5616 x 3744 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1815 3279
Other
Battery life 850 images 1400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,190 $2,747