Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60Da

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60Da, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 60Da (18MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and 60Da (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was brought out 2 years later than the 60Da and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5DS R scores vs the 60Da in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS 60Da. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon 60Da Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R has exterior 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) while the Canon 60Da has sizing of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 60Da in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5DS R compared to the 60Da.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and 60Da is 55 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and 60Da.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will show extra detail having its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.