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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Canon EOS 5DS front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • Refreshed by Canon 5D MIV
Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and 5DS (51MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIII was released 3 years earlier than the 5DS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIII scores versus the 5DS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Canon 5DS

 5D MIII 5DS 

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Canon 5D MIII

 5DS 5D MIII 
IntroducedFebruary 2015May 2012More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Canon 5DS

 5D MIII 5DS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII features outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Canon 5DS has specifications of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIII vs the 5DS.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and 5DS is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and 5DS.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 5DS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography information
Canon 5DS Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography details
Canon 5DS Street photography details
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography features
Canon 5DS Sports photography features
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (700 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography details
Canon 5DS Travel photography details
51
environment proofing
good resolution (22 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (950g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
57
weather proofing
megapixel count high (51MP)
low battery life (700 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Canon 5DS
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (700 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Canon 5DS as a Vlogging camera
27
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950g)
30
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 5DS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Canon 5DS
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS 5DS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-05-22 2015-02-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ Dual DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5760 x 3840 8688 x 5792
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 61
Cross focus points 41 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF
Amount of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 930g (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 87
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 2293 2381
Other
Battery life 950 shots 700 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $2,780 $3,699