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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D780
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D750 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was brought out 5 months after the D750 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the 5DS R matches up against the D750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D750

 5DS R D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5DS R

 D750 5DS R 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D750

 5DS R D750 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R has got external 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 D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 5DS R and the D750.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and D750.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 5DS R to provide more detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography features
Nikon D750 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Nikon D750
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Nikon D750
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 per charge)
78
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (1,230 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography advice
Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
57
weather proofing
high megapixels (51MP)
not so great battery life (700 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
good battery (1,230 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography information
Nikon D750 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 shots)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging info
Nikon D750 Vlogging info
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D750
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8688 x 5792 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 930g (2.05 lb) 840g (1.85 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 93
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.5
DXO Low light rating 2308 2956
Other
Battery life 700 images 1230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $3,699 $2,000