Canon 5D vs Nikon D780
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D780 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
- Replacement is Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched January 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon D750
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Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 5D vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D780 (25MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe 5D was unveiled 15 years before the D780 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D matches up vs the D780 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon D780. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D780
| 5D | D780 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon 5D
| D780 | 5D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2020 |  | November 2005 | More recent by 172 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+2129k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D780
| 5D | D780 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon 5D vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D has got external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has proportions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D vs the D780.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and D780 is 55 and 57 respectively.
Canon 5D vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and D780.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D780 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D780 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D780 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2005-11-12 | 2020-01-07 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic II | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | External | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 895g (1.97 lbs) | 840g (1.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 71 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1368 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 shots | 2260 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP-511A | EN-EL15b |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Retail price | $2,780 | $2,297 |
