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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon EOS 6D front
Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Later Model is Canon 6D MII
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5DS R versus Canon 6D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 6D (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was revealed 2 years later than the 6D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the 5DS R scores against the 6D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 6D

 5DS R 6D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2013More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 5DS R

 6D 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon 6D

 5DS R 6D 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R provides exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon 6D has measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5DS R versus Canon 6D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 5DS R compared to the 6D.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and 6D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and 6D.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 5DS R to provide more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography details
Canon 6D Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
high resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography advice
Canon 6D Street photography advice
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Sports photography camera
Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 per charge)
69
decent megapixels (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,090 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proof
high resolution (51MP)
not so great battery pack (700 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
61
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography factors
Canon 6D Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (700 shots)
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging advice
Canon 6D Vlogging advice
30
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 6D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon 6D
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon EOS 6D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EOS 6D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-02-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 Digic 5+
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 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8688 x 5792 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 770g (1.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.1
DXO Low light rating 2308 2340
Other
Battery life 700 photos 1090 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $3,699 $1,699