Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D90. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D90
5DS | D90 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | October 2008 | Fresher by 77 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 5DS
D90 | 5DS |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D90
5DS | D90 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.
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.
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D90 | |
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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 |