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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2015
Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon 7D
Photography Glossary

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 7D MII (20MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and 7D MII (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was introduced 5 months later than the 7D MII and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5DS R matches up versus the 7D MII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 7D MII

 5DS R 7D MII 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Canon 5DS R

 7D MII 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon 7D MII

 5DS R 7D MII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R has got physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Canon 7D MII has proportions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5DS R versus the 7D MII.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and 7D MII is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and 7D MII.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS R will give you more detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 7D MII as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Canon 7D MII
61
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Canon 7D MII
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 CIPA)
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
57
environment sealing
resolution is amazing (51MP)
terrible battery life (700 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
58
environment proofing
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (670 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography info
Canon 7D MII Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging details
Canon 7D MII Vlogging details
30
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 7D MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon 7D MII
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon EOS 7D Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-09-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 DIGIC 6 (dual)
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.4 x 15mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 336.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 65
Cross type focus points 41 65
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 910g (2.01 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 70
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.8
DXO Low light rating 2308 1082
Other
Battery life 700 shots 670 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $3,699 $1,086