Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D100

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D100 (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was launched 12 years later than the D100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 5DS R scores against the D100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R provides 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) and the Nikon D100 has proportions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS R versus Nikon D100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R compared to the D100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and D100 is 55 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS R will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.