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Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
73
Overall
73
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 5DS R versus Canon SX530 HS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SX530 HS (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SX530 HS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was revealed 2 months after the SX530 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5DS R grades against the SX530 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon SX530 HS

 5DS R SX530 HS 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon 5DS R

 SX530 HS 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Canon SX530 HS

 5DS R SX530 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2015Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R has got external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Canon SX530 HS has sizing of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS R versus Canon SX530 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5DS R versus the SX530 HS.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and SX530 HS is 55 and 69 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and SX530 HS.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will produce more detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5DS R
Portrait photography with Canon SX530 HS
84
manual focus
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 CIPA)
51
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
56
environment proof
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
not so great battery life (700 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography advice
Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 per charge)
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging information
Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
30
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX530 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Canon SX530 HS
 Canon EOS 5DS RCanon PowerShot SX530 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.6 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 442g (0.97 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $3,699 $379