Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 50D and Canon 5DS R, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and 5DS R (51MP) and the 50D (APS-C) and 5DS R (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 50D was introduced 7 years earlier than the 5DS R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 50D scores against the 5DS R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 50D and Canon EOS 5DS R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 50D Gallery and Canon 5DS R Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 50D enjoys exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Canon 5DS R has specifications of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 50D and Canon 5DS R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 50D vs the 5DS R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and 5DS R is 57 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and 5DS R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 50D using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon 5DS R will provide greater detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 50D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.