Canon EOS 5DS R vs Nikon Coolpix B500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DS RCoolpix B500
      MSRP$3899/£3199/€4249 (body only)$299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, TwilightPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, White Set
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      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 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4 - 160 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 900 mm
      Optical Zoom40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.4 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7.4 fps at 16 MP for up to 7 Frames
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL Auto
      Flash Range6.90 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAuto
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      DxO Low Light ISO2308
      DxO Color Depth24.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score86
      Video Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      H.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      1920 x 1080p at 15/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480 at 25/29.97/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone InputNo
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.25 x 5.9"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Battery PackLP-E64 x AA
      Battery Life700 shots600 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon Coolpix B500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secsYes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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