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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D80
  • Successor is Nikon D7000
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D90 (12MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was unveiled 6 years later than the D90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5DS grades vs the D90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D90

 5DS D90 
ReleasedFebruary 2015October 2008Fresher by 77 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 5DS

 D90 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D90

 5DS D90 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS comes with physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D90 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5DS vs the D90.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and D90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 5DS will render greater detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 5DS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography features
Nikon D90 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS Street photography information
Nikon D90 Street photography information
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS
Sports photography with Nikon D90
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (700 shots)
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography info
Nikon D90 Travel photography info
57
weather proof
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (700 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D90 Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (700 per charge)
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging factors
Nikon D90 Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
21
comes with face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Nikon D90
 Canon EOS 5DSNikon D90
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D90
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2008-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 73
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.5
DXO Low light rating 2381 977
Other
Battery life 700 images 850 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $3,699 $1,199