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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon EOS 70D front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 70D

 5DS R 70D 
RevealedFebruary 2015October 2013More modern by 16 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 5DS R

 70D 5DS R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon 70D

 5DS R 70D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D size comparison

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

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography factors
Canon 70D Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Canon 70D
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Canon 70D
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (700 shots)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography factors
Canon 70D Travel photography factors
57
weather sealing
fantastic resolution (51MP)
not so great battery (700 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography highlights
Canon 70D Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (700 per charge)
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging information
Canon 70D Vlogging information
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
69
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 70D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon 70D
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon EOS 70D
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EOS 70D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-10-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8688 x 5792 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 19
Cross type focus points 41 19
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear View II TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 755 gr (1.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 68
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.6
DXO Low light rating 2308 926
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 920 pictures
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $3,699 $758