Canon
and Nikon have always had a camera models to be compared to each other, head to
head. Similarly, in this high-end models, Nikon D5 vs. Canon EOS 1-DX Mark II.
At first glance, you will be blown away when you see and hold both cameras. They have nearly identical
sensor, 20.8 on D5 and
20.2 megapixels on the EOS-1 DX Mark II. Let's see other differences that may
affect your decision before choosing one of them.
Nikon D5 key
specs:
20.8MP FX-Format CMOS Sensor
4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
EXPEED 5 Image Processor
3.2" 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
Native ISO 102400, Extend to ISO 3280000
12 fps Shooting for 200 Shots with AE/AF
180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
14-Bit Raw Files and 12-Bit Raw S Format
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| Canon EOS 1DX Mark II. Image: bokeh.digitalrev.com |
Just as the Nikon D5, Canon EOS-1DX Mark II is the company's latest
pro-level DSLR. Canon 1DX Mark II AF is equipped with 61-point AF system, expanded range, 41-point
cross-type. The main competitor the D5 features 153 AF Points – 99 Cross Type
points that covers a very large part of the screen and easily grabs AF on still
or moving subject.
If you are a rabid fan touch screen like the one on your smartphone, then
you will be glad that Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II camera now comes with
touch display unit, however the D5 display features Compared to Canon's
higher-resolution display unit.
Canon EOS 1DX
Mark II key specs:
Approx. 20.2 megapixels
Dual Pixel CMOS AF & Movie Servo AF for high speed
Image Processor: Dual "DIGIC 6+"
AF Points at f/8 61 point / 21 cross-type (all individually selectable)
ISO Sensitivity: Auto 100 - 51200 Expanded to Lo: 50, H3: 409600
Metering Sensor: Approx. 360,000 pixel RGB+IR sensor (Dedicated DIGIC 6
processor)
Continuous Shooting: Max. approx. 14fps with full AF / AE Max. approx. 16fps
in Live View mode
EOS Movies DCI 4K up to 50/60p (max. 29min. 59sec.)
AF in Movies Dual Pixel CMOS AF with touch panel LCD
According to thenewcamera.com Canon 1DX Mark II features Dual-pixel CMOS AF
sensor that quickly lock-down AF while you are using your DSLR display screen
while shooting or recording a 4K video. Meanwhile, the Nikon D5 built-with
traditional CMOS sensor so while you are using display for shooting still or
recording a video contrast based AF system get’s activated resulting slower AF
compared to its competitor.
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| Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 1DX Mark II. Image: photographylife.com |
The 1DX Mark II offers a native sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 51,200,
which is 1 stop less than the D5’s. The ephotozine.com also mentioned that the
ISO speed on the 1DX Mark II has been improved, with this now extendable to
ISO409,600 at the highest ISO setting (an improvement over ISO204,800 on the 1D
X), and ISO50 at the lowest ISO setting. The D5 can extend it's ISO range down
to ISO50 at the lowest setting, but can also extend the ISO setting to a
massive ISO3,280,000 at the highest setting.
If you compare the D5 with EOS 1DX Mark II aspects of video, then you will
not bother because they have the ability to record video in 4K. However, Canon
reports up to 60 fps in 4K and the Nikon reports 30 frames. Thenewcamera.com
also mentioned that Nikon does have better AF module than Canon, Canon have
better hybrid AF sensor compared to the D5. AF sensor is utilized while
shooting the viewfinder and Hybrid CMOS AF sensor is unitized while you are
using display for shooting still or video. Although there is little difference,
both visa rely on to make a movie or a video clip in a sharp and bright color.
As a full-frame camera, the EOS 1DX Mark II and the D5 are great cameras. Nikon lovers, as well as Canon's the
enthusiast of would definitely like to have it. On paper, Nikon D5 and Canon EOS
1DX Mark II are very qualified to be
used to create still pictures and video in 4K resolution. If you are not a
fanatical fan of Canon or Nikon, then you only need to compare in terms of
price and beauty or design. Or you need to look at the debate in the forum on
the Internet camera, reading reviews about them on the Internet or renowned
photography magazine.
