Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched November 2005
- Updated by Canon 5D MII
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Released March 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon D7100
- Renewed by Nikon D7500
Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 5D and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 5D was introduced 10 years prior to the D7200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5D matches up vs the D7200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D and Nikon D7200. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D7200
5D | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 5D
D7200 | 5D | |||
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Released | March 2015 | November 2005 | Fresher by 113 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D7200
5D | D7200 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5D and Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D vs the D7200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and D7200.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D7200 will show more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D7200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D7200 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-11-12 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic II | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | External | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 765 grams (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1368 | 1333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | 1110 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-511A | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Cost at release | $2,780 | $1,100 |