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Canon 5D vs Nikon Df

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df 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
  • Released November 2005
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MII
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
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Canon 5D vs Nikon Df Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 5D vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the Df (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D was introduced 9 years prior to the Df which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5D scores versus the Df in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Nikon Df

 5D Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5D

 Df 5D 
ReleasedDecember 2013November 2005More modern by 98 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Nikon Df

 5D Df 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D features external dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D vs Nikon Df in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D compared to the Df.

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and Df.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Df to give you more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography features
Nikon Df Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography highlights
Nikon Df Street photography highlights
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D
Sports photography with Nikon Df
55
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
69
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (1,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography info
Nikon Df Travel photography info
49
weather sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (800 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon Df
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
resolution is good (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (1,400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Nikon Df
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 5D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 5DNikon Df
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5D Nikon Df
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-11-12 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4368 x 2912 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 89
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.1
DXO Low light score 1368 3279
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 1400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $2,780 $2,747