Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R
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Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Launched November 2005
- Later Model is Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push 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 vs Canon 5DS R Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and 5DS R (51MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

The 5D was introduced 10 years earlier than the 5DS R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D matches up versus the 5DS R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D and Canon EOS 5DS R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Canon 5DS R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 5DS R
5D | 5DS R |
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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 5D
5DS R | 5D | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2005 | More modern by 112 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D and Canon 5DS R
5D | 5DS R | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D features external measurements 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 R has proportions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D against the 5DS R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5D and 5DS R is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and 5DS R.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 5DS R to provide more detail using its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D vs Canon 5DS R Specifications
Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 5DS R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS 5DS R |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-11-12 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic II | 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 | 13MP | 51MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4368 x 2912 | 8688 x 5792 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 61 |
Cross type focus points | - | 41 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Total lenses | 250 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | 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 | 895g (1.97 lb) | 930g (2.05 lb) |
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 Overall rating | 71 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1368 | 2308 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | 700 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-511A | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at release | $2,780 | $3,699 |