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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Later Model is Nikon D7500
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was launched at a similar time to the D7200 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5DS R scores vs the D7200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D7200

 5DS R D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 5DS R

 D7200 5DS R 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D7200

 5DS R D7200 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2015Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R features outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D7200 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS R and the D7200.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and D7200.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography details
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography info
Nikon D7200 Street photography info
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography details
Nikon D7200 Sports photography details
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 shots)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography information
Nikon D7200 Travel photography information
57
environment sealing
high resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (700 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
good battery pack (1,110 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 per charge)
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,110 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging advice
Nikon D7200 Vlogging advice
30
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D7200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D7200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2015-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 765 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 87
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2308 1333
Other
Battery life 700 shots 1110 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $3,699 $1,100