Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7200
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2015
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D7100
- Later Model is Nikon D7500
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon 5DS and Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe 5DS was brought out very close to the D7200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5DS matches up vs the D7200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D7200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D7200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D7200
| 5DS | D7200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 5DS
| D7200 | 5DS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D7200
| 5DS | D7200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | March 2015 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS has external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5DS and Nikon D7200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5DS vs the D7200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and D7200 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and D7200.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS will resolve more detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D7200 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D7200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D7200 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2015-03-02 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | 51 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| 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, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 930g (2.05 lb) | 765g (1.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 87 | 87 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | 24.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 14.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 2381 | 1333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 images | 1110 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch pricing | $3,699 | $1,100 |