Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90
55 Imaging
76 Features
73 Overall
74
60 Imaging
51 Features
52 Overall
51
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon D90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D90
5DS R | D90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2015 | October 2008 | More recent by 77 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon 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 |