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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D300
  • Renewed by Nikon D600
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D300S (12MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D300S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 5 years later than the D300S and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 5DS R matches up versus the D300S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D300S

 5DS R D300S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2009Fresher by 64 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 5DS R

 D300S 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D300S

 5DS R D300S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R and the D300S.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D300S is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D300S.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will resolve extra detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
excellent resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography advice
Nikon D300S Street photography advice
61
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography features
Nikon D300S Sports photography features
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography advice
Nikon D300S Travel photography advice
57
environment proofing
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
48
environment sealing
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors in class (938 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography advice
Nikon D300S Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 shots)
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5DS R
Vlogging with Nikon D300S
30
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
22
provides face detect focusing
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors in class (938 grams)
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D300S
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2009-11-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8688 x 5792 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 938g (2.07 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 70
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.2
DXO Low light rating 2308 787
Other
Battery life 700 photos 950 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $3,699 $1,630