Canon 5DS R vs Canon M50

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 5DS R versus Canon M50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and M50 (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and M50 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 4 years prior to the M50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 5DS R matches up vs the M50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS M50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon M50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R features physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon M50 has specifications of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R against the M50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and M50 is 55 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and M50.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will give extra detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 5DS R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.