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What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D5
Nikon D5
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Nikon D5 has a Full frame sensor with dimensions of 35.8 x 23.9 mm and sensor area of 855.62mm2.

Nikon D5's sensor is 85% larger than the average DSLR sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions . Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Nikon D5 Review

Pro DSLR cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Pro DSLR cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Nikon D5 competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the D5.


Pentax 645Z

Compare D5 vs 645Z

51 MP | Medium format CMOS Sensor
Pentax 645AF2 Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #48
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #13

Pentax 645Z
Imaging 92
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X III

Compare D5 vs 1D X MIII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #38
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #8

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 94
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 100
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X II

Compare D5 vs 1D X MII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #52
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 93
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D4s

Compare D5 vs D4s

16 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #92
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #32

Nikon D4s
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 90
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D6

Compare D5 vs D6

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #34
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #5

Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 94
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D5

Compare D5 vs D5

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #51
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #15

Nikon D5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 91
Daily
Landscape
Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon D5
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is the Nikon D5 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
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What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon D5?
What is the Weight of Nikon D5?
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