Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon D800E. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D800E
5DS R | D800E | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 33 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 5DS R
D800E | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D800E
5DS R | D800E | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D800E in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D800E Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D800E | |
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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 |