• 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 36.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 45.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Nikon D800E advantages over Canon R5 C

  • Less expensive
    $3300 vs $4499 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    81 mm vs 111 mm
    Thinner
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Canon R5 C advantages over Nikon D800E

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    No vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Newer
    3 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    770g vs 1008g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    700k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    45.0 vs 36.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

  • Rugged build; Excellent controls; Extremely high resolution, even more than the D800; Dual cards; Surprising high ISO performance.

  • Moire problem with certain subjects; Very large files; Slower frame rate; Battery life lower than D700.

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D800E
Nikon D800
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
Canon R5 C
Nikon D800
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D800E
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • More cross-type AF points
Canon R5 C
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon D810

Nikon D800E
Nikon D810
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • $2246
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Canon R5 C
Nikon D810
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $2246
  • 35mm
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon R5

Nikon D800E
Canon R5
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Canon R5 C
Canon R5
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Newer
  • $3349
  • 35mm

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Nikon D800E
Nikon Z7 II
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Internal flash
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon R5 C
Nikon Z7 II
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
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