Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A 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
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2015
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D810A (36MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 5DS R was released very close to the D810A and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5DS R matches up against the D810A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D810A. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D810A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D810A
5DS R | D810A |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 5DS R
D810A | 5DS R | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D810A
5DS R | D810A | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2015 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R has outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D810A in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R vs the D810A.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D810A is 55 and 55 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D810A.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 5DS R to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810A Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D810A | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon D810A |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 lb) | 880g (1.94 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 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 1200 images |
Type of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $3,699 | $3,800 |