Canon 5DS R vs Nikon S6900

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon S6900, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and S6900 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was manufactured within a month of the S6900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 5DS R grades against the S6900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outer 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 Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R compared to the S6900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and S6900 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and S6900.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will result in greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.