Canon 5D vs Nikon D780

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.