Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS 5DS R. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Canon 5DS R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Canon 5DS R
5D MII | 5DS R |
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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 5D MII
5DS R | 5D MII | |||
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Released | February 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 72 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Canon 5DS R
5D MII | 5DS R | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 5DS R Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 5DS R | |
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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 |