Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Revealed August 2017
- Superseded the Nikon D810
Photography Glossary Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 5DS (51MP) and the D850 (46MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 5DS was manufactured 3 years prior to the D850 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5DS grades against the D850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS & Nikon D850. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Nikon D850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D850
| 5DS | D850 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon 5DS
| D850 | 5DS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2017 |  | February 2015 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1319k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D850
| 5DS | D850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS features outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D850 has measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5DS and the D850.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and D850 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and D850.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 5DS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5DS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D850 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D850 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2017-08-24 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 46 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | 153 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.75x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 930g (2.05 lb) | 1015g (2.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 87 | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | 26.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 2381 | 2660 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 shots | 1840 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL15a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail price | $3,699 | $2,997 |