Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 1DX Mark II a new comparison

Nikon D5 vs Canon EOS 1DX Mark II a new comparison

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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

 

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.

 

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.

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Canon vs Nikon: fact and myths

Canon vs Nikon: fact and myths

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When a novice photographer will choose his first DSLR camera, then there is a sense of confusion, whether to choose Nikon or Canon? There is a wide range of information already received the new photographer from other photographers about the differences Canon and Nikon cameras. As it turned out, the information is not all based on facts, but some of the myths that could ultimately affect the photographer before taking a decision. I also had an experience that is almost the same.

But I was lucky because I also have a Nikon and Canon cameras, even before the two renowned companies have launched their digital cameras. I really enjoyed using analog SLR cameras, both Canon and Nikon. I saw the pictures produced by both cameras, both when I use to make a portrait, landscape photography, macro photos and action shots.

Sexy girl with Nikon DSLR. Image: pinterest.com

I was satisfied with analog SLR cameras, both Nikon and Canon. Similarly, when I use their DSLR series. According to my friends, when judging the beauty of a photograph is often due to the subjective assessment. Of course, the jury can examine the photos and provide technical assessment according to the science of photography, say scientifically.

There are some myths that may affect you when buying a DSLR camera, is it better to choose a Canon or Nikon? Canon DSLR rumored that if the only suitable for use to make pictures in the studio such as portraits, pre-wedding photo, photographing the models, so the Canon cameras are not so suitable when used outdoors. Nikon also very nice reportedly used for making photographs of landscapes, photographing evidence of criminal events in the scene (CSI). Nikon DSLR is also widely used by the photojournalist.

Nikon sample image. Image: imaging.nikon.com

However, if you watch a football match, racing F1 or Moto GP, and other action sports, you will also see the sports journalists, both of which carry the Canon and Nikon cameras. 

You will also be fascinated by their appearance with a variety of zoom lens or telephoto lens in white or black. The budding photographer must have envied the action of the photojournalist in the sports field.

At the press conference held by politicians or celebrities, you also witnessed a similar scene, where the gossip reporters or other journalists who photographed the press conference with the various versions of professional cameras manufactured by Nikon or Canon. However, it is not always a professional camera or a full-frame camera that you see, was among the reporters, some are using entry-level DSLR cameras, both Canon and Nikon. Perhaps the news agency they have not had the funds to buy them a high-end camera. However, once again the price of the camera is not the main factor to create brilliant photographs. The man behind the camera, that's what counts in the world of photography.

Canon sample image. Image: Putu Agung Wija Putera

If we go back to the myth of the Canon cameras are better used indoors, the fact is that in various photo contests, it was the champion who won the photo contest are those who use digital SLR cameras manufactured by Canon. 

The subjects of their photos include street photography, landscapes, action shots, and of course the portrait of a human or animal. Similarly, the myth of Nikon were definitely very good for landscape photos or outer space, there are many pre-wedding photographs, shooting in the photo studio and other events, was very much the use of DSLR cameras manufactured by Nikon. At various championships or photo competition, you will also watch superb pictures produced from Nikon cameras.

Sexy girl with Canon DSLR. Image: pinterest.com

With the rapid advancement of technology in the world of photography, all the myths that can be refuted by the experience and expertise of the photographer. Additionally, you can fix a photo re-touch or use special software for photo editing, you can even maximize the in-camera editing, without having to use a computer with software that is expensive.

There are a lot of facts and myths about Nikon and Canon, but you are the main controllers of your camera. Make sure you master your camera by always practicing, hunting photos to new places anywhere, discussions with professional photographers in the photography forum, such as online forums on the Internet or join the photography club. You can certainly find a special club or clubs Canon or Nikon camera brand that does not differentiate you. Sign up on photo contest local, national or international is also the best opportunity to eliminate shadows of myths have you heard lately.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D500

Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D500

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It is true, Canon vs. Nikon is always exciting to be debated, as well as Nikon D500 vs Canon 7D Mark II. Both of them are photography enthusiast's dream camera. Let's see their differences, whether it will affect your decision?

Finally, Canon 7D Mark II gets serious contender or a direct competitor after Nikon launches D500. There are several factors that led to the 7D Mark II can compete with it head to head by Nikon D500. According to bokeh.digitalrev.com, the D500 has 0.7 More Megapixels than the 7D Mark II. You do the math: 20.9-megapixels of the D500 vs 20.2-megapixels of the 7D Mark II. Is this difference is very significant to be the main causes to choose one of these great cameras?

 

Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D500. Image: digitalcameraworld.com

Perhaps we need to pay attention to the comparison made by dpreview.com:

Canon-Nikon

153 vs 65 af points

4k video vs 1080p video

Expeed 5 vs Digic 6

3.2 articulating vs 3.0 LCD size

$1999 vs $1499 (1799 msrp)

From the comparison performed by dpreview.com, perhaps the most interesting difference is the resolution of the video that you can enjoy when you make a movie or a video clip, where the Nikon D500 is enriched with 4K video, while the Canon 7D Mark II "only" 1080p. In my view, the resolution of which belongs to the 7D Mark II is already quite comfortable for viewing on HDTV.

 

Nikon D500 vs Canon 7D Mark II. Image: gizmag.com

Gizmag.com also noted there are interesting things from the 7D Mark II with the D500, that is, from the aspect autofocus. The Nikon D500 looks to have leaped ahead of the already impressively-speedy Canon 7D II when it comes to autofocus. It has 153 AF points (of which 99 are cross-type) compared to the 65 cross-type of the Canon.

Nikon D500 key specs:

• 20.9MP DX-Format CMOS Sensor
• EXPEED 5 Image Processor
• 3.2″ 2,539k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
• 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
• 180k-Pixel RGB Sensor and Group Area AF
• In-Camera Time Lapse, Up to 9999 Frames
• Multi-CAM 20K 153-Point AF System
• Native ISO 51200, Extend to ISO 1640000
• 10 fps Shooting for Up to 200 Frames
• Built-In Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC

According to ephotozine.com these cameras are pretty evenly matched. The D500 boasts an ISO range of 100-51200, putting it on a par with the 7D II. The difference comes in the expandable ISO department. The D500 can be expanded to a whopping ISO 50-1,640,000, while the EOS 7D Mark II can only manage up to ISO 25,600 expanded.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II key specifications:

• 20MP Dual-Pixel AF CMOS Sensor
• 65 all cross-type autofocus sensor
• 150,000 RGB + IR pixel metering sensor
• Dual Digic 6 processors
• 10 fps continuous shooting with autofocus
• Enhanced environmental sealing
• Compact Flash (UDMA) and SD (UHS-I) slots
• USB 3.0
• Built-in GPS
• Larger-capacity LP-E6N battery
• Shutter speeds up to 1/8000th seconds
• Shutter rated to 200,000 cycles (vs 150,000 on 7D)

 If you need a sharing features such as WiFi, then you will choose the Nikon D500, because the D500 has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth plus NFC support, whereas the 7D Mark II does not have such options. Where the 7D Mark II excels is built-in GPS, which the Nikon D500 obviously does not have.

If you look over and examine the key specifications of the two cameras, is it really going to affect you before making a decision? You have to visit a camera store in your town, and asked the store clerk to show the camera physically, so you can hold and feel real. However, you should know, the Nikon D500 is more expensive than the Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

In addition to price, perhaps the emotional aspects as a true fan of one of these famous brands that will make you take a credit card to buy one of them. By the way, Canon vs. Nikon is always interesting for discussion and debate among photographers around the world.

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Nikon D500 with 153 AF points and 4K video plus Wi-Fi

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