Canon 5DS R vs Canon SX220 HS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 5DS R and Canon SX220 HS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SX220 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 4 years after the SX220 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5DS R scores against the SX220 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon SX220 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5DS R and Canon SX220 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 5DS R and the SX220 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and SX220 HS is 55 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and SX220 HS.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will render extra detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.