Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon D200

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DSD200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D100
      Successor ModelNikon D300
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel10.92 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57923872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFInstant single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual (M), Predictive focus tracking (automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF), Focus Lock
      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
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.5"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IISB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalAccessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided)
      Sync Terminal (ISO 519 standard Terminal)
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) 2 - 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 EV
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      DxO Low Light ISO2381583
      DxO Color Depth24.722.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.5
      DxO Overall Score8764
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval RecordingPossible with optional timer remote
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless Optional
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"8.4 x 8 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.765 lb4.75 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL3e
      Battery Life700 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D200
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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