Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon Z30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 5DS is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS 5DS were released 2015 and Nikon Z30 was released 2022. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 5DS 2015
Nikon Z30 2022

Type of camera

Canon EOS 5DS is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z30 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 5DS has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Nikon Z30 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 5DS 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon Z30 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 5DS has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z30 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 5DS 51 MP
50320896 pixels
8688 x 5792
Nikon Z30 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Canon EOS 5DS has a 143 % larger resolution than Nikon Z30. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z30 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5DS. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 5DS has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 5DS 100-6400
Nikon Z30 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5DS
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5DS can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 5DS 5
Nikon Z30 11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon Z30 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 5DS weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 130% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 5DS 930 gr
2.05 lb
Nikon Z30 405 gr
0.89 lb

Canon EOS 5DS vs Nikon Z30 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon Z30, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Name Canon EOS 5DS Nikon Z30
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Release Year 2015 2022
Release Date 2015-02-06 2022-06-29
MSRP 3699 USD 710 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 8688 x 5792 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 21 MP
Image Processor DUAL DIGIC 6 EXPEED 6
Image
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 8 0
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 61 209
Lens Mount Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type ClearView II TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Frames per second 5 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Wired and wireless) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 5DS
Nikon Z30
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 700 shots 330 shots
Width 152 mm 128 mm
Height 116 mm 74 mm
Depth 76 mm 60 mm
Weight 930 gram 405 gram