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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS 5DS front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon 5DS, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and 5DS (51MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 19 months later than the 5DS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the 5DS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 5D MIV 5DS 
LaunchedAugust 2016February 2015More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 5DS 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV 5DS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon 5DS has dimensions 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the 5DS.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and 5DS is 55 and 55 respectively.

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

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and 5DS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 5DS to provide extra detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Canon 5DS
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Canon 5DS Street photography factors
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography highlights
Canon 5DS Sports photography highlights
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Canon 5DS
67
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
57
weather proof
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 5DS as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging info
Canon 5DS Vlogging info
31
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 5DS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon 5DS
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 5DS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 5DS
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-25 2015-02-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ 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 30MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 8688 x 5792
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 61
Cross focus points 41 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 87
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 12.4
DXO Low light score 2995 2381
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 700 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Card slots Two Two
Cost at launch $3,299 $3,699