Canon 5DS R vs Canon 77D

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon 5DS R versus Canon 77D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 77D (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and 77D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 24 months prior to the 77D making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5DS R matches up versus the 77D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS 77D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon 77D Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R has got outer dimensions 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 77D has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5DS R versus Canon 77D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R compared to the 77D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and 77D is 55 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and 77D.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will show more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 5DS R will be behind in sensor technology.