KenRockwell has a complete comparison of the Nikon D200 vs. the Canon 5D and here is the conclusion – “Yes, as I said, my 5D totally smokes my D200 for huge prints if you’ve got the time to set it up correctly.

These two cameras are in completely different worlds of resolution and sharpness, just as different as they are in terms of usability of their LCD monitors. My Canon’s LCD is so bad that I only can guess at what I’ve shot while I’m still in the field. Most people are perfectly happy with it, but not if you compare it to any of Canon’s or Casio’s point-and-shoots or any of the modern Nikon DSLR LCDs.”

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DCT Conclusion Thermometer – Nikon D200

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DCT Conclusion Thermometer – Canon EOS 5D

Camera Labs

Camera Labs looks at the issue of upgrading to the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D and here’s the verdict – “So the 5D with a decent lens is expensive compared to the next models down in Canon’s range, but those who want high detail with low noise, not to mention one of the best viewfinder experiences in the market will justify the purchase. If it makes it any more palatable, perhaps it’s best to consider the 5D not as expensive compared to the 30D and D200, but a bargain compared to the 1Ds Mark II. It may not have mainstream appeal, but the 5D remains a decent upgrade for many Canon owners and a camera we’ve greatly enjoyed using since its launch.”

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Canon EOS 5D Reviewer – Opinion Thermometer

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ThinkCamera has reviewed the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D and here’s the verdict – “The EOS 5D isn’t the ideal camera for everyone and there are some minor compromises as well as some excellent features. It isn’t a point and shoot camera by any means and both the body and the price tag are substantial – but it’s smaller and better priced than many full-frame sensor cameras. If this is your first foray up the chain of D-SLR’s and you don’t want to spend too much first time round, the EOS-5D is a good starting point. Performance is neither exceptional nor lacking: for example whilst it doesn’t compete with extra-fast models designed for sports photography, you won’t find it slowing you down even when you’re shooting in RAW. It should be viewed as a very good prosumer camera rather than a professional one – many pros use it but they are generally happier to work within its limitations than spend 3 times as much on a 1DS MkII.”

[Read our Canon EOS 5D Review Roundup]

Pros:
35mm-equivalent sensor produces excellent high-resolution images with exceptionally low noise

Cons:
Neither the convenience of consumer camera controls nor the locked settings of high-end pro cameras.

Canon EOS 5D Reviewer – Opinion Thermometer

Camera Labs

Ephotozine has reviewed the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D and they note that it produces silky smooth images. They continue to write –

“If the idea of having a camera with a sensor the same size as 35mm film is just too much for you to resist, at any price, then the Canon EOS 5D is clearly for you. If, on the other hand, other factors such as speed when shooting RAW, being able to shoot wide-angle lenses wide open without dark corners, or value for money appeal to you, then it may be worth thinking long and hard about whether this camera is really for you.”

[Read our Canon EOS 5D Review Roundup]

In summary the positive points of the Canon EOS 5D are:
Excellent performance across all ISO sensitivities.
Build quality (although there is still room for improvement in some areas).
Separate Red, Green and Blue histogram display.
Viewfinder is bright and clear.

The negative points:
Time taken to display RAW images.
Vignetting at wide angles.
Value for money.
Autofocus points are not spread as far across the frame as I would like.

[Sample Pictures at Ephotozine]

Quesabesda, the Spanish site (Google translated) has reviewed the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D and rate it a 4.5 out 5. They continue to write –

“In Favor – Almost nonexistent electronic noise.
- Magnificent reproduction of the color.
- Ample possibilities of fine adjustment of the color balance.
- Enormous buffer: up to 60 consecutive images in format JPEG and 17 in RAW.
- Great viewfinder
- Magnesium alloy body.”

[Read our Canon EOS 5D Review Roundup]

Against:
- The clearness of the captures is very good.
- Considerably slow burst, even being a camera for calm photography.
- It has only three quality levels JPEG, when Mark II offers the triple.
- Some balance of prefixed targets do not work well, as it either does not do the automatic one in scenes with light of tungsten.
- Somewhat complex screen menus.
- It does not take integrated a flash of pop-up type (although if it is for the optical viewfinder, we accepted it).
- It would not have been good to incorporated an autofocus light.

[Sample Pictures at Quesabesda]

Camera Labs has reviewed the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D and rate it an 88 out of 100. they go on to write –

“The downsides? Well the screen, while large, doesn’t perform particularly well under bright conditions and is also susceptible to residues, requiring regular wipes. There’s also no GPS connectivity nor voice recording options, while anyone upgrading from a lower model in Canon’s range will miss the popup flash. Despite the higher price, the build quality is also no better than the 20D / 30D line, and the 3fps continuous shooting speed is modest.”

[Read our Canon EOS 5D Review Roundup]

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