Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon 1 J2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DS1 J2
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J1
      Successor ModelNikon 1 J3
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)Suggested retail price: $549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61135
      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 Nikon 1 J2
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon 1
      Crop Factor1x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      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 Nikon 1 J2
      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 Nikon 1 J2
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash Range5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      DxO Low Light ISO2381363
      DxO Color Depth24.721.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.410.8
      DxO Overall Score8754
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"6.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL20
      Battery Life700 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Nikon 1 J2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemOptical anti-dust mechanism


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