Canon EOS 5D vs Canon EOS 5D Mark II comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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$1899.99
Mid-size SLR
See Canon EOS 5D Mark II full specs
Compare with Canon EOS 5DCanon EOS 5D
56
90 out of 160
Canon EOS 5D Mark II wins
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
63
101 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Canon EOS 5D vs Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Sensor Size
Canon EOS 5D: 8/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 8/10
8
8
Full frameFull frame
Storage Slots
Canon EOS 5D: 5/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Canon EOS 5D: 7/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 8/10
7
8
7179
Canon EOS 5D Mark II leads by 1 point
Resolution
Canon EOS 5D: 4/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
4
5
1321
Canon EOS 5D Mark II leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Canon EOS 5D: 3/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
3
5
ISO 1368ISO 1815
Canon EOS 5D Mark II leads by 2 points
Max ISO Score
Canon EOS 5D: 4/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
4
5
ISO 3200ISO 6400
Canon EOS 5D Mark II leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Canon EOS 5D: 8/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 8/10
8
8
11.1 EV11.9 EV
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D: 5/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
5
5
9 points9 points
Video Capabilities
Canon EOS 5D: 2/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 7/10
2
7
None1920 x 1080
Canon EOS 5D Mark II leads by 5 points
Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D: 5/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
5
5
34
Battery Life
Canon EOS 5D: 8/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 8/10
8
8
800850
Viewfinder Quality
Canon EOS 5D: 5/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Canon EOS 5D: 9/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 9/10
9
9
895850
Lens Ecosystem
Canon EOS 5D: 8/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 8/10
8
8
257 lenses257 lenses
Value for Money
Canon EOS 5D: 7/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 8/10
7
8
$2990$1899.99
Canon EOS 5D Mark II leads by 1 point
Durability
Canon EOS 5D: 2/10Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 2/10
2
2
22
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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