VS CANON 1DX MK2

When it comes to top-end full-frame snappers, there are only two brands you’ll see hanging around the necks of pros: Canon and Nikon. Which one they choose is often dictated by experience, but put all that aside and you’ve got a head-to-head. In terms of megapixels there’s little to split them, but in an ISO fight the D5 wins at a canter. In practice, both take great shots in low light but the Nikon has the potential to go darker. Judged on rapid-fire papping, the Canon can shoot off a couple more frames than the Nikon, although that does mean the D5 can keep going for longer on a single battery. If shooting in 4K is your priority, the Nikon’s 3min limit makes the Canon a better option.