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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 5D vs Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D was introduced 9 years prior to the D810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 5D grades versus the D810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D810

 5D D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 5D

 D810 5D 
AnnouncedJune 2014November 2005More modern by 104 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D810

 5D D810 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D features external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D vs the D810.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and D810.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D810 to provide you with more detail using its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D810 Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
85
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography details
Nikon D810 Street photography details
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography features
Nikon D810 Sports photography features
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D
Travel photography with Nikon D810
49
weather proofing
good MP (13 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count amazing (36MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (980g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography details
Nikon D810 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging details
Nikon D810 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
28
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (980 grams)
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 5DNikon D810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Nikon D810
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-11-12 2014-06-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II EXPEED 4
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 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4368 x 2912 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings External Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 980 grams (2.16 pounds)
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 All around rating 71 97
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 14.8
DXO Low light rating 1368 2853
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 1200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-511A EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $2,780 $1,999