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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 5D
(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
Nikon D810A
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon D810A

 5D D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 5D

 D810A 5D 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2005More recent by 112 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon D810A

 5D D810A 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

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

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D810A Portrait photography highlights
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
85
has manual focus
excellent resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Nikon D810A
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography factors
Nikon D810A Sports photography factors
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography info
Nikon D810A Travel photography info
49
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (800 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
69
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
excellent resolution (36MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging info
Nikon D810A Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
30
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 5DNikon D810A
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