Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon D7200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D7200
5DS R | D7200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 5DS R
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Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D7200
5DS R | D7200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2015 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D7200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D7200 | |
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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 |