Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D

Here, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 70D (20MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and 70D (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was launched 16 months after the 70D making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 5DS R matches up vs the 70D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS 70D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon 70D Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Canon 70D has dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R and the 70D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and 70D is 55 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and 70D.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5DS R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.