| General | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | EOS 5DS | 1 J4 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon 1 J3 | |
| MSRP | $3699/£2999/€3999 (body only) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | CX | |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 53 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 50.6 Megapixel | 18.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 160 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | EXPEED 4 |
| Max Image Resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 5232 x 3488 |
| Other Resolutions | 3920 x 2616, 2608 x 1744 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal | Fine, normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 12-Bit |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| Active D-Lighting | On Off |
| Focus | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF) AF-assist illuminator |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 61 | 171 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 41 | 105 |
| 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 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Nikon 1 |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 2.7x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | ClearView II TFT-LCD | TFT-LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 60.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Fill-flash Fill-flash with slow sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Rear curtain sync Rear curtain with slow sync Off | |
| Flash Range | 5.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II | i-TTL flash control using image sensor available |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | 0 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2381 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.4 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 87 |
| Video | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MOV | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Mini |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wired and wireless | No |
| Environmental | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") | 100 x 60 x 29 mm (3.92 x 2.36 x 1.12") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) | 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85" | 6.8 x 6.1 x 4.7" |
| Package Weight | 3.765 lb | 1.8 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E6 | EN-EL22 |
| Battery Life | 700 shots | 300 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7) | Single Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon 1 J4 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 secs | 2 or 10 secs |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor cleaning |
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