- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 21.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon 5D Mark II Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 5D Mark II.
| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon D60
D60 vs 10D |
Canon 5D
5D vs 5D Mark II |
| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark III
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III |
|
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 10D | 5D Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1999.00 | $3499.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,084.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2003-02-27 | 2008-11-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 27.9 oz (790 g) |
56.0 oz
(1,588 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.9 x
4.2 x
3.0 in. (150 x 108 x 75 mm) |
6.0 x
4.5 x
3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 6.3 | 21.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 342.77mm2 (22.70mm x 15.10mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.39 microns | 6.41 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 57 | 79 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.1 | 23.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 571 | 1,815 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1536 x 1024 (1.6 MP, 3:2) |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 3861 x 2574 (9.9 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, CCD-RAW | JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | None | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 105mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 24 - 105mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.40x | |
| Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | f/4 (W/T) to f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | Varies with lens used | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 7-point phase detection, 1 center cross-type | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.88x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1 diopter adjustment | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.88x | 0.71x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 118,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Flourescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-point evaluative, 9% partial, center-weighted | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait | Creative Auto, 3 Custom |
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 13 meters at ISO 100 | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | FAT 16/32, Microdrive | UDMA compliant |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | CCD-RAW | RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2 |
| Movie File Format: | None | .MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or IR wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 0.35 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | 0.37 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | 14 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.35 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 75 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.9 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | 0.21 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.19 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.119 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.146 seconds | 0.118 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.104 seconds | 0.082 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s Prefocused: 0.119s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | 850 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511 / BP-512 | Proprietary LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4) | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
