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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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 D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D80
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7000
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D90 (12MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 6 years later than the D90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 5DS R grades against the D90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D90

 5DS R D90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015October 2008More recent by 77 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 5DS R

 D90 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D90

 5DS R D90 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS R compared to the D90.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and D90.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will deliver more detail due to its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography factors
Nikon D90 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography factors
Nikon D90 Street photography factors
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography info
Nikon D90 Sports photography info
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
46
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
Nikon D90 Travel photography features
57
environment sealing
sensor resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (700 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D90 Landscape photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 per charge)
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging features
Nikon D90 Vlogging features
30
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
21
includes face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D90
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D90
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2008-10-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8688 x 5792 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 703g (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 73
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.5
DXO Low light rating 2308 977
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 850 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC
Card slots Two 1
Launch cost $3,699 $1,199