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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 5DS R front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Older Model is Canon 5D
  • Renewed by Canon 5D MIII
Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and 5DS R (51MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The 5D MII was introduced 7 years earlier than the 5DS R which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MII scores vs the 5DS R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 5D MII 5DS R 

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

 5DS R 5D MII 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

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

 5D MII 5DS R 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII comes with physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Canon 5DS R has dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5D MII versus the 5DS R.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and 5DS R is 56 and 55 respectively.

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

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and 5DS R.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 5DS R to deliver more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography highlights
Canon 5DS R Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography features
Canon 5DS R Street photography features
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography info
Canon 5DS R Sports photography info
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MII
Travel photography with Canon 5DS R
55
weather sealing
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
57
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography advice
Canon 5DS R Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII Vlogging features
Canon 5DS R Vlogging features
29
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Canon 5DS R
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EOS 5DS R
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5DS R
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-13 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Dual DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5616 x 3744 8688 x 5792
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 61
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 930 gr (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 86
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1815 2308
Other
Battery life 850 photographs 700 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $1,190 $3,699