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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D610 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS was announced 17 months later than the D610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5DS scores versus the D610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D610

 5DS D610 
LaunchedFebruary 2015October 2013Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 5DS

 D610 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D610

 5DS D610 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS enjoys external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS and the D610.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and D610 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and D610.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 5DS to offer extra detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 5DS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography information
Nikon D610 Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS Street photography factors
Nikon D610 Street photography factors
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (700 per charge)
71
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
low battery life (700 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (700 shots)
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D610 as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 5DSNikon D610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D610
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2013-10-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 Expeed 3
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 39
Cross focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 850g (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 94
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 14.4
DXO Low light score 2381 2925
Other
Battery life 700 images 900 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $3,699 $1,600