Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand 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
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and T7i (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and T7i (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

The 5DS R was brought out 24 months before the T7i making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5DS R matches up versus the T7i in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & Canon EOS Rebel T7i. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Canon T7i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon T7i
5DS R | T7i | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 5DS R
T7i | 5DS R | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | More modern by 24 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon T7i
5DS R | T7i | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R provides outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon T7i has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R compared to the T7i.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and T7i is 55 and 67 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and T7i.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will result in more detail having its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 5DS R will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS R vs Canon T7i Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Canon EOS Rebel T7i |
Also Known as | - | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2017-02-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | DIGIC 7 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 45 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 pounds) | 532 gr (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 shots | 600 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at release | $3,699 | $749 |