Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX160 IS

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 5DS R versus Canon SX160 IS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SX160 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 20 months after the SX160 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 5DS R grades versus the SX160 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R comes with physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon SX160 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Canon 5DS R versus Canon SX160 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5DS R vs the SX160 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and SX160 IS is 55 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and SX160 IS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will offer you greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer 5DS R will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.