Canon 5D vs Nikon D810
Portability
55 Imaging
55 Features
41 Overall
49
55 Imaging
55 Features
41 Overall
49
Portability
54 Imaging
74 Features
78 Overall
75
54 Imaging
74 Features
78 Overall
75
Canon 5D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
Canon 5D
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- 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
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- 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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2014 |  | November 2005 | More modern by 104 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D810
| 5D | D810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon 5D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D810 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Canon 5D Street photography details
Nikon D810 Street photography details
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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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Canon 5D Sports photography features
Nikon D810 Sports photography features
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)
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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weather proofing
good MP (13 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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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Canon 5D Landscape photography details
Nikon D810 Landscape photography details
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
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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Canon 5D Vlogging details
Nikon D810 Vlogging details
no video recording
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
| Canon EOS 5D | Nikon 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 |