Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon Coolpix A900

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DSCoolpix A900
      Successor ModelNikon Coolpix A1000
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$399
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57925184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      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 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Lens MountCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.3 - 135 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 840 mm
      Optical Zoom35x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      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 Nikon Coolpix A900
      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 Coolpix A900
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 7 fps at 20 MP for up to 7 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Range6.00 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 Nikon Coolpix A900
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      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 Nikon Coolpix A900
      DxO Low Light ISO2381
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"6.7 x 5.2 x 3.6"
      Package Weight3.765 lb1.32 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Coolpix A900
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL12
      Battery Life700 shots300 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 Coolpix A900
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secsYes (2, 5, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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