Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm S8500

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5DS R grades versus the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R has physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R against the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and Fujifilm S8500 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5DS R will offer you extra detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.