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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase 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 D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D800 (36MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was brought out 2 years after the D800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5DS R grades versus the D800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D800

 5DS R D800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2012Newer by 33 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Canon 5DS R

 D800 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D800

 5DS R D800 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D800 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5DS R vs the D800.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D800 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and D800.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 5DS R to provide greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5DS R should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
83
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography advice
Nikon D800 Sports photography advice
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 per charge)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography information
Nikon D800 Travel photography information
57
environment proofing
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (700 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 CIPA)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging features
Nikon D800 Vlogging features
30
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D800
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D800
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2012-06-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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, High-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 900 grams (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 95
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.4
DXO Low light rating 2308 2853
Other
Battery life 700 images 900 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $3,699 $2,999