The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is 8 mm narrower, 45 mm shorter, 17 mm thinner and 467 g lighter than the Nikon D5.
| Nikon D5 | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 160 × 158.5 × 92 mm | 152 × 113.5 × 75 mm |
| Weight | 1,405 g | 938 g |
| Lens | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Sensor | — | Full frame |
| Announced | 2016 | 2008 |