Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon Coolpix A

Comparison of Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon Coolpix A [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix A ×
Canon EOS 5D Mark II ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix ACanon EOS 5D Mark II
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberCoolpix A5D Mark II
Camera formatCompactPro SLR
Release year (year)20132008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111152
Width (mm)4075
Height (mm)64114
Weight (g)2981,588
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon 5D
Successor-Canon 5D Mark II
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.221.1
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)368.16864
Sensor width (mm)23.636
Sensor height (mm)15.624
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.796.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8079
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.423.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.811.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1641,815
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1856(5.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3861 x 2574(9.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4080 x 2720(11.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit cr2
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Continuous-mode (fps)4.13.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM).MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Canon EF
LensNIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groupsCanon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0024.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.0024.00 - 105.00
Zoom ratio (x)14.4
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.05 - 0.25
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Filter thread (mm)-77
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject trackingTTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional DF-CP1 Optical ViewfinderSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.71
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.71
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3110
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night LandscapeCreative Auto, 3 Custom
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto+slow sync
  • fill flash
  • manual
  • off
  • rear-curtain+slow sync
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow sync
-
Flash range descriptionGN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.)-
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoePC Sync, Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Uhs support-No UHS support
Other memory-UDMA compliant
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14-bit cr2
  • raw
  • sraw1
  • sraw2
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wired or ir wireless
Connections (extended)
  • accessory terminal
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • system extension terminal (for wft-e4)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.960.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.960.37
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-14
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.040.35
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.13.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-75
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.13.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1711
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.13.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)108
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.21
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)-1.19
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.08
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577sLive View:Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47sFull AF, Live Mode: 1.189sPrefocused: 0.119s
Startup time (s)1.90.4
Play -> record time (s)10.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-850
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20Proprietary LP-E6
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • canon eos digital solution disk (version 19.1): eos utility (version 2.5)
  • digital photo professional (version 3.5)
  • picture style editor (version 1.4)
  • zoombrowser ex (version 6.2)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x 0.3 or higher
  • windows xp sp2/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver-



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