Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Released November 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon D300S
- Replacement is Nikon D610
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 5DS R was revealed 2 years later than the D600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS R grades versus the D600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon D600. The full galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D600
5DS R | D600 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | November 2012 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 5DS R
D600 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D600
5DS R | D600 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3.2" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R comes with outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5DS R against the D600.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D600 is 55 and 56 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and D600.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 5DS R to give more detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5DS R will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D600 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D600 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2012-11-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 39 |
Cross focus points | 41 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 5.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 lb) | 850g (1.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 86 | 94 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | 2308 | 2980 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 900 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Launch cost | $3,699 | $1,900 |