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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A brief history of Canon in the midst of fierce competition in the field of photography

A brief history of Canon in the midst of fierce competition in the field of photography

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Canon is a company camera successfully entered the competition in the world of photography in the United States and Europe, was also successful in other continents, Asia, Australia and Africa. History and the Canon is also interesting as the competitors, Nikon. Canon's rival Nikon is not only successful, but also can make Kodak lost in its own country. As well as Nikon, Canon cameras favored not only by professional photographers, also used by the family and the novice photographer. Canon not only produce high-end camera or camera for photojournalists and professionals, but it is preferred by novice photographers.

The Kwanon - pre-Hanza Canon. Image: blog.f64.ro

In 1934 it produced the Kwanon, a prototype for Japan’s first-ever 35 mm camera with a focal plane based shutter. In 1947 the company name was changed to Canon Camera Co., Inc. shortened to Canon Inc. in 1969. 

According to en.wikipedia.org, Canon name has an interesting story, where the name comes from Buddhist bodhisattva Guan Yin  (Kannon in Japanese), previously transliterated as Kuanyin, Kwannon, or Kwanon in English. In 1935 the company files for registration of the "Canon" trademark, and in 1939 also started in-house production of Serenar Lens commences.

The Kwanon - pre-Hanza Canon key specs:

Camera Bodies:

A Series: AE-1 | AT-1 | A-1 | AV-1 | AE-1 Program | AL-1

T- Series: T50 | T60 | T70 | T80 | T90

F-1 | New F-1

Canon FL Resources

Pellix | FTQL

Lenses: FL | FD

The lightstalking.com also noted that by mid 1937 with good sales of the Hansa Canon, Precision Optical decided to start manufacturing their own lenses and by 1939 they were producing the Serenar series of lenses for their cameras. According to mir.com.my in the early development of cameras and lenses, Canon has not produced lenses as powerful or as sharp (precision) as Leica (Germany) and Contax, so their products remained relatively primitive. Of course, there was no competition in terms of price. The Leica was well beyond the reach of the masses. For example, the starting salary at a bank for a university graduate was 70 Japanese yen per month. The top locally made model, the Pearl spring camera, cost 49 yen. A D-model Leica with a 50mm f/3.5 lens was priced at 420 Japanese yen. Wow.

 

Canon's first digital camera, 1984. Image: slideshare.net

Canon never gives up the difference or gap occurs with Leica. With existing technology, and Leica makes the German company as a role model, Canon worked hard to make the lens and the camera at an affordable price, but high quality, precision and sharp as Leica production. The same spirit was also conducted by Nikon.

 The lightstalking.com also mentioned that as with Nikon, in the 1950’s Canon produced a product that raised it above the crowd. In Canon’s case it was the Serenar 50mm f1.8 lens. It was a lens that was way ahead of its era, effectively eliminating flare that was so prominent in many lenses of the day, and allowing Canon to lead the field in optical technology until now.

Canon's latest DSLR cameras, EOS 760D. Image: techradar.com 

As we know, Canon is not only successful in the field of the lens and the camera. Great company is also renowned for photo copy machine, printer, and so on. Photography enthusiasts can now enjoy a Canon camera in different models and segments. 

You can choose a compact camera (point to shoot), prosumer (bridge camera), DSLR camera in a variety of segments, both for beginners or entry level, middle-class, high-end and of course a full-frame camera.

As well as Nikon, Olympus, Pentax or Leica, Canon also have experienced the era of analog cameras. Now with more advanced technology in the world of photography, Canon will always compete with various famous brands, especially Nikon. Who knows when the end of the era of the Canon vs. Nikon or Nikon vs. Canon. 

Is Olympus or Panasonic, or perhaps Samsung could change the main battlefield changed the title to Canon vs Samsung vs Olympus or Canon? The photographers and camera consumers who will determine the direction of the camera in the future competition.

  

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