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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
73
Overall
73
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS R versus Fujifilm S1500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 6 years later than the Fujifilm S1500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 5DS R matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Fujifilm S1500

 5DS R Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon 5DS R

 Fujifilm S1500 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm S1500

 5DS R Fujifilm S1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R has got outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS R versus Fujifilm S1500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R against the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and Fujifilm S1500 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS R will give you greater detail due to its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 5DS R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography features
84
manual focus
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS R
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 CIPA)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment sealing
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
long reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 shots)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon EOS 5DS RFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-396mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash -
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $3,699 $200