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Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon Df

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon Df are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2008 and November 2013. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with a full frame sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 21 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 16.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 5D Mark II
versus
Nikon Df
Canon 5D Mark II   Nikon Df
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
21 MP – Full Frame sensor 16.2 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/30p Video no Video
ISO 100-6,400 (50 - 25,600) ISO 100-12,800 (50 - 204,800)
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 920k dots 3.2" LCD – 921k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
3.9 shutter flaps per second 5.5 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
850 shots per battery charge1400 shots per battery charge
152 x 114 x 75 mm, 850 g 144 x 110 x 67 mm, 760 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Nikon Df? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon Df are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The Df can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the 5D Mark II is only available in black.

Size Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon Df
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Comparison 5D Mark II or Df rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon Df is notably smaller (9 percent) than the Canon 5D Mark II. Moreover, the Df is markedly lighter (11 percent) than the 5D Mark II. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Yet, since both cameras are based around a full frame sensor, their respective lenses will tend to have similar dimensions and heft. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (5D Mark II) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (Df).

Concerning battery life, the 5D Mark II gets 850 shots out of its Canon LP-E6 battery, while the Df can take 1400 images on a single charge of its Nikon EN-EL14 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Canon 5D Mark II 152 mm 114 mm 75 mm 850 g 850 i Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Nikon Df 144 mm 110 mm 67 mm 760 g 1400 i Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III 150 mm 160 mm 80 mm 1385 g 1800 i Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D X 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1551 g 1120 i Oct 2011 US$ 6 799ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II 158 mm 168 mm 83 mm 1530 g 1210 i Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 950 g 950 i Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 i Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 5DS R 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 6D 145 mm 111 mm 71 mm 770 g 1090 i Sep 2012 US$ 2 099ebay.com
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Canon 7D 148 mm 111 mm 74 mm 860 g 800 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Nikon D4 160 mm 157 mm 91 mm 1340 g 2600 i Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D610 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D750 141 mm 113 mm 78 mm 750 g 1230 i Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D850 146 mm 124 mm 79 mm 1005 g 1840 i Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The Df was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 21 percent) than the 5D Mark II, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a full frame sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. They nevertheless have the same format factor of 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon Df sensor measures

With 21MP, the 5D Mark II offers a higher resolution than the Df (16.2MP), but the 5D Mark II has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.41μm versus 7.29μm for the Df). Moreover, the Df is a much more recent model (by 5 years and 1 month) than the 5D Mark II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Canon 5D Mark II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 5D Mark II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 28.1 x 18.7 inches or 71.3 x 47.5 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 22.5 x 15 inches or 57.1 x 38 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.7 x 12.5 inches or 47.5 x 31.7 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon Df are 24.6 x 16.4 inches or 62.6 x 41.7 cm for good quality, 19.7 x 13.1 inches or 50.1 x 33.3 cm for very good quality, and 16.4 x 10.9 inches or 41.7 x 27.8 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 50-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon Df are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-204800.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

5D Mark II versus Df MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the Df has a markedly higher DXO score than the 5D Mark II (overall score 10 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.9 bits higher color depth, 1.2 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.9 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame 21.0 5616 37441080/30p23.711.9181579
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Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280i24.613.1327989
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Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744i24.012.0166380
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Canon 1D X Full Frame 17.9 5184 34561080/30p23.811.8278682
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Canon 1D X Mark II Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.113.5320788
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Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912i22.911.1136871
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Canon 5D Mark III Full Frame 22.1 5760 38401080/30p24.011.7229381
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Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.6299591
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Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.4238187
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Canon 5DS R Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.612.4230886
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Canon 6D Full Frame 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.812.1234082
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Canon 7D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.785466
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Nikon D4 Full Frame 16.2 4928 32801080/30p24.713.1296589
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Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594
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Nikon D750 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/60p24.814.5295693
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
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Nikon D850 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.414.82660100
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The 5D Mark II indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the Df does not. The highest resolution format that the 5D Mark II can use is 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The 5D Mark II and the Df are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the Df offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 5D Mark II (98%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. On the other hand, the viewfinder of the 5D Mark II has a higher magnification (0.71x vs 0.70x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon Df in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Canon 5D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 3.9/s i i
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Nikon Dfoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIoptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Xoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 16.0/s i i
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Canon 5Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IIIoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IVoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon 5DSoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 5DS Roptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 6Doptical i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 4.5/s i i
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Canon 7Doptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Nikon D4optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D610optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D750optical i3.2 / 1229 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D850optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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The Nikon Df has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 5D Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the Df uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon Df and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon 5D Mark IIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon Dfii / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIimono / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1D Ximono / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1D X Mark IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IIIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IVimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DSimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DS Rimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 6Dimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D4imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D610imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D750istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D850istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Both cameras feature a PC Sync terminal to control professional strobe lights, which will be appreciated by studio photographers.

Both the 5D Mark II and the Df have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 5D Mark II was replaced by the Canon 5D Mark III, while the Df does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the 5D Mark II and Df can be found, respectively, in the Canon 5D Mark II Manual (free pdf) or the online Nikon Df Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon Df? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Advantages of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (21 vs 16.2MP) with a 14% higher linear resolution.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 1080/30p movies.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.71x vs 0.70x).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2008).

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Reasons to prefer the Nikon Df:

  • Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (10 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.2 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.9 stops ISO advantage).
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 98%).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5.5 vs 3.9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 90g or 11 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (1400 versus 850) out of a single battery charge.
  • More affordable: Was released into a lower priced segment (21 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 5 years and 1 month of technical progress since the 5D Mark II launch.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the Df is the clear winner of the contest (11 : 5 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

5D Mark II 05:11 Df

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon Df place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 5D Mark II or the Df perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon 5D Mark II4/591/100..79/1004/5.. Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Nikon Df4/5....81/1004/54/5 Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III......+ +4.5/5.. Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1D X5/5......4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2011 US$ 6 799ebay.com
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Canon 1D X Mark II....4.5/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark III..+ +..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2012 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 5DS R5/5+..83/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 6D5/5+ +..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 2 099ebay.com
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Canon 7D5/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Nikon D4........4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2012 US$ 5 999ebay.com
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Nikon D6104/5+ +..87/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D7505/5+ +4/590/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8504.5/5+ +5/589/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon Df

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 5D Mark II Nikon Df
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Nikon F mount lenses
Launch Date September 2008 November 2013
Launch Price USD 3,499 USD 2,749
Sensor Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon Df
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 36.0 x 24.0 mm 36.0 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 864 mm2 860.4 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.3 mm 43.2 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 21 Megapixels 16.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5616 x 3744 pixels 4928 x 3280 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.41 μm 7.29 μm
Pixel Density 2.43 MP/cm2 1.88 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video no Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 100 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 25,600 ISO 50 - 204,800 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC 4 EXPEED 3
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 79 89
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.7 24.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.9 13.1
DXO Low Light (ISO) 1815 3279
Screen Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon Df
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 98% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71x 0.70x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 920k dots 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon Df
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 3.9 shutter flaps/s 5.5 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy150 000 actuations150 000 actuations
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon Df
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Canon 5D Mark II Nikon Df
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon LP-E6 Nikon EN-EL14
Battery Life (CIPA)850 shots per charge1400 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75 mm
(6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in)
144 x 110 x 67 mm
(5.7 x 4.3 x 2.6 in)
Camera Weight 850 g (30.0 oz) 760 g (26.8 oz)
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