Canon 5DS vs Nikon Df
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Announced December 2013
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Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 5DS and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 5DS was introduced 14 months later than the Df which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5DS scores versus the Df in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon Df
| 5DS | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | December 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 5DS
| Df | 5DS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon Df
| 5DS | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS offers 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) while the Nikon Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 5DS vs the Df.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and Df is 55 and 59 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and Df.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 5DS to give extra detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5DS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon Df Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon Df | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon Df |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-12-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual DIGIC 6 | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | 39 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 930 gr (2.05 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 87 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 2381 | 3279 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 photographs | 1400 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Dual | Single |
| Pricing at release | $3,699 | $2,747 |