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Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Canon EOS 5DS R front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Successor is Canon 60D
Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 5DS R

 50D 5DS R 

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 50D

 5DS R 50D 
LaunchedFebruary 2015October 2008Newer by 76 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Canon 50D and Canon 5DS R

 50D 5DS R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R size comparison

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

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography info
Canon 5DS R Portrait photography info
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography advice
Canon 5DS R Street photography advice
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography factors
Canon 5DS R Sports photography factors
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (700 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography details
Canon 5DS R Travel photography details
57
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
low battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
57
weather proof
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
low battery pack (700 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography highlights
Canon 5DS R Landscape photography highlights
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery pack (700 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 5DS R as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
30
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 50D vs Canon 5DS R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Canon 5DS R
 Canon EOS 50DCanon EOS 5DS R
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 50D Canon EOS 5DS R
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-10-30 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Dual DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4752 x 3168 8688 x 5792
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 61
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Total lenses 326 250
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 lbs) 930 grams (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 86
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 12.4
DXO Low light score 696 2308
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 700 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Storage slots One 2
Launch price $996 $3,699