Canon 5DS R vs FujiFilm S2950

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 5DS R versus FujiFilm S2950, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and S2950 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 4 years after the S2950 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5DS R grades versus the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R has external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the 5DS R and the S2950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and S2950 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and S2950.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will give you more detail having an extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R should have an edge in sensor tech.