Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7000
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched February 2015
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Older Model is Nikon D90
- Renewed by Nikon D7100
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Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 5DS and Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and D7000 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 5DS was released 4 years later than the D7000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 5DS scores versus the D7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D7000
| 5DS | D7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | November 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 5DS
| D7000 | 5DS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D7000
| 5DS | D7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS provides external dimensions 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 D7000 has dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS compared to the D7000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and D7000 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and D7000.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 5DS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7000 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D7000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D7000 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2010-11-30 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 39 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 930 gr (2.05 lb) | 780 gr (1.72 lb) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 87 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2381 | 1167 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 shots | 1050 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Price at release | $3,699 | $1,049 |