Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Released November 2005
- Renewed by Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched February 2015

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Canon 5D and Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and D810A (36MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

The 5D was announced 10 years before the D810A and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5D scores against the D810A with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D & Nikon D810A. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery & Nikon D810A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D810A
5D | D810A |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 5D
D810A | 5D | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2005 | More recent by 112 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D810A
5D | D810A | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D has outer dimensions 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 D810A has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5D and Nikon D810A in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5D versus the D810A.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and D810A is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and D810A.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D810A to show more detail with its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D810A | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D | Nikon D810A |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2005-11-12 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic II | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | External | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) | 880 gr (1.94 lbs) |
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 | 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 photos | 1200 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at release | $2,780 | $3,800 |