Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100
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Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Revealed November 2005
- Successor is Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 5D (Full frame) and S5100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 5D was launched 5 years prior to the S5100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S5100 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5D scores vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon S5100
5D | S5100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon 5D
S5100 | 5D | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | November 2005 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon S5100
5D | S5100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D has got external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D vs the S5100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5D and S5100 is 55 and 95 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and S5100.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D will show greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5D vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2005-11-12 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic II | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lb) | 132 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1368 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-511A | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,780 | $200 |