Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Replaced the Nikon D300
- Later Model is Nikon D600
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 5DS and Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D300S (12MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and D300S (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 5DS was released 5 years after the D300S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5DS grades against the D300S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS & Nikon D300S. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Nikon D300S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D300S
5DS | D300S | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | November 2009 | Newer by 64 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 5DS
D300S | 5DS |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D300S
5DS | D300S | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5DS enjoys outside 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) and the Nikon D300S has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5DS and Nikon D300S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS versus the D300S.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and D300S is 55 and 55 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and D300S.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS will give greater detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 5DS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D300S Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D300S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D300S |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-11-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | 938 grams (2.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 2381 | 787 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 950 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch pricing | $3,699 | $1,630 |