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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(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
Nikon D500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D500

 5DS R D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 5DS R

 D500 5DS R 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2015More recent by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2359k1040kClearer screen (+1319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D500

 5DS R D500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3.2"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).

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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.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography details
Nikon D500 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography highlights
Nikon D500 Street photography highlights
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Nikon D500
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
MP count excellent (51MP)
not so great battery pack (700 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
great battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography info
Nikon D500 Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 per charge)
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,240 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging highlights
Nikon D500 Vlogging highlights
30
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
31
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D500
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