Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon D810

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DSD810
      Predecessor ModelNikon D800
      Successor ModelNikon D850
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$3299.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel37.09 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel36.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40064 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,80032 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57927360 x 4912
      Other ResolutionsFX: 5520 x 3680, 3680 x 2456; 1.2: 6144 x 4080, 4608 x 3056, 3072 x 2040; 5:4: 6144 x 4912, 4608 x 3680, 3072 x 2456; DX: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:95:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      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 AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points6151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4115
      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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT-LCD (WRGB)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      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
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      slow sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      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 IITTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400, or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      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, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      DxO Low Light ISO23812853
      DxO Color Depth24.725.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.414.8
      DxO Overall Score8797
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      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 - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A transmitter or Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"9.7 x 6.65 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.765 lb4.55 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL15
      Battery Life700 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Nikon D810
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots
      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 SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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