First introduced in November, 2005,
Canon EOS 5D is a 13 MP
DSLR with a Full frame
(36 x 24 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Canon
replaced EOS 5D with
Canon 5D MII.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Canon 5D with Canon 5D MII
Canon 5D comes with a Full Frame sensor - 35.8 x 23.8 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 42.99 mm
- Full Frame, approximate the actual size shown above
Sensor resolution of Canon 5D ~ 4415 x 2943 pixels.
Canon 5D has Crop Factor: 1.01
The sensor has a surface area of 852.0 mm².
There are approximate 12,993,345 photosites (pixels) on this area.
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Canon 5D MIV
|
2016
|
|
30MP
|
100 - 25600
|
890g
|
151 x 116 x 76mm
|
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Canon 5DS
|
2015
|
|
51MP
|
100 - 6400
|
930g
|
152 x 116 x 76mm
|
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Canon 5DS R
|
2015
|
|
51MP
|
100 - 6400
|
930g
|
152 x 116 x 76mm
|
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Canon 5D MIII
|
2012
|
|
22MP
|
100 - 25600
|
950g
|
152 x 116 x 76mm
|
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Canon 5D MII
|
2009
|
|
21MP
|
100 - 6400
|
850g
|
152 x 114 x 75mm
|
Proc and Cons of Canon 5D
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Canon EOS 5D with competitors in semi-pro dslr cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Optical Viewfinder |
3.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
Environmental Sealing |
±2 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
9 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
Small LCD Screen: 2" |
Slow Continuous Shooting: 230 fps |
Low Battery Life: 400 shots |
No Articulating Screen |
No Full HD Video |
No AF Face Detection |
Low Screen Resolution: 230k dots |
Weight: 895g |
Canon EOS 5D has an Overall Score of 53/100
and ranked #135 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #454
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Canon 5D Scores
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Features score
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Average Scores in Semi-Pro DSLR
Imaging Score
Features Score
Value For Money Score
Portability Score
Overall score
Physical Dimensions of Canon 5D
Canon EOS 5D weighs 895g and has external dimensions
of 152 x 113 x 75mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95"). Considering that the average weight
of Semi-Pro DSLR cameras is 783g,
Canon 5D
is 112 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Canon 5D is more by 11mm
more than the average length in Semi-Pro DSLR.
Weight Comparison
Semi-Pro DSLR Cameras
Canon 5D
Average weight
Min weight
Max weight
Thickness Comparison
Semi-Pro DSLR Cameras
Canon 5D
Average Thickness
Min Thickness
Max Thickness
Here is the front and top view image of Canon EOS 5D with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
EOS 5D |
Dimensions |
EOS 5D |
|
Canon 7D
|
860 g
|
895 g
|
148 x 111 x 74 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Canon 5D MII
|
850 g
|
895 g
|
152 x 114 x 75 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Canon 700D
|
580 g
|
895 g
|
133 x 100 x 79 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Canon 60D
|
755 g
|
895 g
|
145 x 106 x 79 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Canon 1200D
|
480 g
|
895 g
|
130 x 100 x 78 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Nikon D3300
|
430 g
|
895 g
|
124 x 98 x 76 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Canon 6D
|
770 g
|
895 g
|
145 x 111 x 71 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
|
Canon 550D
|
530 g
|
895 g
|
129 x 98 x 62 mm
|
152 x 113 x 75 mm
|
Specifications of Canon EOS 5D
General |
Brand |
Canon
|
Model |
EOS 5D |
Announced |
November, 2005 |
Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
Number of Lenses |
272 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
2" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
96% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.71 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
9 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
External |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
35.8 x 23.8 mm |
Sensor Area |
852.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
13 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
4368 x 2912 |
Max Native ISO |
3200 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
None |
Video Formats |
|
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
None |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
400 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
BP-511A |
Physical |
Weight |
895 g |
Physical Dimensions |
152 x 113 x 75 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|