Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D800
- Later Model is Nikon D850
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 5DS R was launched 8 months after the D810 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 5DS R grades versus the D810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D810. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D810
5DS R | D810 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | June 2014 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 5DS R
D810 | 5DS R | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D810
5DS R | D810 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS R compared to the D810.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D810.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 5DS R to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D810 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-06-26 |
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 dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 lb) | 980 gr (2.16 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 All around rating | 86 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 1200 pictures |
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 for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail cost | $3,699 | $1,999 |