Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D3000

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D3000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D3000 (10MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 5 years after the D3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 5DS R grades vs the D3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R has got outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5DS R and the D3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D3000 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and D3000.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will render more detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 5DS R should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.