Canon 5DS vs Nikon D810
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72 Overall
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced June 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D800
- Updated by Nikon D850
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Its time to look closer at the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 5DS was released 8 months after the D810 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5DS scores vs the D810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D810. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D810
| 5DS | D810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | June 2014 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 5DS
| D810 | 5DS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D810
| 5DS | D810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS provides outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Compare the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS versus the D810.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and D810 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and D810.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 5DS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 5DS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D810 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D810 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2014-06-26 |
| 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 dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 930 gr (2.05 lb) | 980 gr (2.16 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 87 | 97 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | 25.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2381 | 2853 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 pictures | 1200 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL15 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Launch pricing | $3,699 | $1,999 |