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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(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
Nikon D810
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D810

 5DS R D810 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2014Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 5DS R

 D810 5DS R 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D810

 5DS R D810 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"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).

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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.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS R
Portrait photography with Nikon D810
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography info
Nikon D810 Street photography info
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography features
Nikon D810 Sports photography features
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 shots)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
Nikon D810 Travel photography features
57
weather proof
amazing MP (51MP)
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery power (1,200 CIPA)
environment sealing
high resolution (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (980g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography advice
Nikon D810 Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
high resolution (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5DS R
Vlogging with Nikon D810
30
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (980 grams)
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D810
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