Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
- Launched January 2016
- Earlier Model is Nikon D300S
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D500 (21MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 5DS R was released 11 months earlier than the D500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5DS R scores versus the D500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D500
5DS R | D500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 5DS R
D500 | 5DS R | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | February 2015 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1319k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D500
5DS R | D500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R has got physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D500 has proportions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 5DS R versus the D500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and D500 is 55 and 56 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and D500.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will produce more detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5DS R will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 21MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 1640000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 153 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 2,359k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | 860 grams (1.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | 1324 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 1240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $3,699 | $1,497 |