Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Nikon D5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel T5D5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3 Nikon D4s
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)$6499/£5729
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel21.33 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel20.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,280,000
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      ProcessorDIGIC 4EXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565588 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points9153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points199
      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 IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution460k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.72x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps14.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; 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 ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 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)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      DxO Low Light ISO7242434
      DxO Color Depth21.925.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.312.3
      DxO Overall Score6388
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8"
      Package Weight3.1 lb4.7 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Battery PackLP-E10EN-EL18a
      Battery Life500 shots3780 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5 Nikon D5
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resinMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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