Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 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 5DS R vs Canon 60D Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 60D (18MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and 60D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

The 5DS R was introduced 4 years after the 60D which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 5DS R grades versus the 60D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Canon EOS 60D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Canon 60D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 60D
5DS R | 60D | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 5DS R
60D | 5DS R | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon 60D
5DS R | 60D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R features outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Canon 60D has proportions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R versus the 60D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and 60D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and 60D.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 5DS R will offer you extra detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 5DS R should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon EOS 60D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon EOS 60D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-11-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 5184 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear View TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 pounds) | 755 gr (1.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | 813 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 1100 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $3,699 | $899 |