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Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Canon EOS 5DS front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Released November 2005
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MII
Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and 5DS (51MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D was introduced 10 years before the 5DS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5D grades against the 5DS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 5DS

 5D 5DS 

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Canon 5D

 5DS 5D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2005More modern by 112 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Canon 5DS

 5D 5DS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D features physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D versus the 5DS.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS size comparison

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

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and 5DS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 5DS to offer you greater detail using its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography details
Canon 5DS Portrait photography details
65
manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
85
you can focus manually
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D as a Street photography camera
Canon 5DS as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography highlights
Canon 5DS Sports photography highlights
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (800 shots)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (700 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D Travel photography factors
Canon 5DS Travel photography factors
49
weather sealing
decent MP (13MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (800 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
57
environment sealing
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (700 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 5DS as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (800 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (700 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging highlights
Canon 5DS Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
30
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Canon 5DS
 Canon EOS 5DCanon EOS 5DS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 5DS
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-11-12 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic II Dual DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4368 x 2912 8688 x 5792
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 61
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 87
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 12.4
DXO Low light score 1368 2381
Other
Battery life 800 photos 700 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A LP-E6
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $2,780 $3,699