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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon EOS 60D front
Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 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
Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon 50D
  • Successor is Canon 70D
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 60D

 5DS R 60D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2010More modern by 52 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 5DS R

 60D 5DS R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon 60D

 5DS R 60D 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame 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).

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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.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography information
Canon 60D Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography features
Canon 60D Street photography features
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography factors
Canon 60D Sports photography factors
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 per charge)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography factors
Canon 60D Travel photography factors
57
weather proof
high sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography highlights
Canon 60D Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
high sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (700 CIPA)
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging factors
Canon 60D Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
67
display is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon 60D
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon EOS 60D
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