Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S8300

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S8300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5DS R scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5DS R and the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and Fujifilm S8300 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will render extra detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.