Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon Z fc

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 5DSZ fc
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$959 (body only), $1099 (w/16-50mm lens), $1199 (w/28mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel21.51 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57925568 x 3712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-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 ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points61209
      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 Z fc
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.02x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 20.9 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      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 EV-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 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, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      DxO Low Light ISO2381
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")135 x 94 x 44 mm (5.31 x 3.7 x 1.73")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"8.1 x 7.3 x 4.6"
      Package Weight3.765 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL25
      Battery Life700 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z fc
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      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 Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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