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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E 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
  • Launched February 2015
Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D800E (36MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was introduced 2 years after the D800E which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5DS R scores versus the D800E when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D800E

 5DS R D800E 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2012More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 5DS R

 D800E 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D800E

 5DS R D800E 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R comes with exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5DS R vs the D800E.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and D800E is 55 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and D800E.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 5DS R to offer greater detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography features
Nikon D800E Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography advice
Nikon D800E Street photography advice
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Nikon D800E
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS R
Travel photography with Nikon D800E
57
environment proof
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
terrible battery power (700 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
weather proofing
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography factors
Nikon D800E Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 per charge)
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging factors
Nikon D800E Vlogging factors
30
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D800E
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D800E
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 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 measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 900g (1.98 lb)
Physical 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 96
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.3
DXO Low light rating 2308 2979
Other
Battery life 700 photos 900 photos
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $3,699 $2,389