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Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon 5D
(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
  • Launched November 2005
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MII
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 5D and Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D800E (36MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 5D was launched 7 years prior to the D800E and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D scores against the D800E when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D800E

 5D D800E 

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 5D

 D800E 5D 
AnnouncedJune 2012November 2005More recent by 80 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D800E

 5D D800E 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5D has exterior 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 D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 5D and the D800E.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and D800E is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and D800E.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D800E to render more detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography info
Nikon D800E Portrait photography info
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
83
has manual focus
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Nikon D800E
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D
Sports photography with Nikon D800E
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (13MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 CIPA)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
amazing resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (800 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
amazing resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Nikon D800E
9
no video recording
30
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 5DNikon D800E
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Nikon D800E
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-11-12 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4368 x 2912 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 900 gr (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 96
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 14.3
DXO Low light score 1368 2979
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 900 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 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots One Two
Retail cost $2,780 $2,389