Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase 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 - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D750 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

The 5DS was manufactured 5 months after the D750 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 5DS scores versus the D750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D750. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D750
5DS | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 5DS
D750 | 5DS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D750
5DS | D750 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2014 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS features outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D750 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5DS against the D750.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and D750.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 5DS to give you greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D750 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | 840 grams (1.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 87 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2381 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 1230 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Cost at release | $3,699 | $2,000 |