Canon EOS 5D vs Nikon Z9

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DZ9
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
      MSRP$5500 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel52.37 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels13.3 Megapixel45.7 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20064 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      ProcessorDIGIC IIEXPEED 7
      Max Image Resolution4368 x 29128256 x 5504
      Other Resolutions3168 x 2112, 2496 x 1664
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra high 2
      Extra high 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-8.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points9493
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.2"
      Screen Resolution230k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps30.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 120 fps at 11 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      DxO Low Light ISO13682451
      DxO Color Depth22.926.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.114.4
      DxO Overall Score7198
      Video Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      NEV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit
      7680 x 4320 @ 59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution7680 x 4320
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hour, 5 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x RJ45
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector via app
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Dimensions152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95")149 x 150 x 91 mm (5.87 x 5.91 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)13 x 7.7 x 5.8"
      Package Weight5.255 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Battery PackBP-511AEN-EL18d
      Battery Life800 shots740 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Canon EOS 5D Nikon Z9
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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