Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D300S

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D300S (12MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D300S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was manufactured 5 years later than the D300S and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 5DS R matches up versus the D300S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D300S. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D300S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D300S has dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 5DS R and the D300S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D300S is 55 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D300S.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will resolve extra detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have an edge in sensor technology.