Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 13, 2009. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 5D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 5D

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 21 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

The battery of this camera can last up to 850 shots per charge with the included LP-E6 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Canon EOS 5D

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 5D, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 12, 2005.

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Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 13 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

The battery of this camera can last up to 800 shots per charge with the included BP-511A battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.