Canon 5DS R vs Canon S90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5DS R and Canon S90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and S90 (10MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and S90 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was brought out 4 years later than the S90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon S90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5DS R scores versus the S90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon PowerShot S90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon S90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R provides 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) and the Canon S90 has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5DS R and Canon S90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R and the S90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and S90 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and S90.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will provide you with more detail having its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R provides a benefit in sensor technology.