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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon EOS 80D front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push 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 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • Renewed by Canon 90D
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and 80D (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and 80D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was launched 12 months prior to the 80D so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5DS R matches up against the 80D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 80D

 5DS R 80D 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon 5DS R

 80D 5DS R 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2015Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon 80D

 5DS R 80D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R offers exterior 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 80D has specifications of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 5DS R compared to the 80D.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and 80D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and 80D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will render extra detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 5DS R will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
fantastic MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography factors
Canon 80D Street photography factors
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography highlights
Canon 80D Sports photography highlights
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (700 per charge)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS R
Travel photography with Canon 80D
57
weather proof
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
bad battery pack (700 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
environment proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography features
Canon 80D Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (700 per charge)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging features
Canon 80D Vlogging features
30
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon 80D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon 80D
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon EOS 80D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Canon EOS 80D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2016-02-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 45
Cross focus points 41 45
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
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 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lb) 730 gr (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 79
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.2
DXO Low light score 2308 1135
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 960 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6N
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 (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at release $3,699 $1,199