Canon 5DS R vs Nikon P950

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon P950, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and P950 (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and P950 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 5 years earlier than the P950 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS R scores against the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R vs the P950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and P950 is 55 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and P950.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will give extra detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 5DS R is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.