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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
Photography Glossary

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 5DS R and Nikon P90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and P90 (12MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and P90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was brought out 6 years later than the P90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 5DS R grades versus the P90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon P90

 5DS R P90 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 74 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Canon 5DS R

 P90 5DS R 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon P90

 5DS R P90 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has proportions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5DS R vs the P90.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and P90 is 55 and 70 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and P90.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will offer you greater detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 5DS R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography features
Nikon P90 Street photography features
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography info
Nikon P90 Sports photography info
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (700 per charge)
37
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography factors
Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
resolution is amazing (51MP)
bad battery pack (700 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
55
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (700 shots)
43
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging details
Nikon P90 Vlogging details
30
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon P90
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-02-03
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 400 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $3,699 $700