Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D3500

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D3500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D3500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was revealed 4 years before the D3500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 5DS R scores against the D3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon D3500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R offers outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 5DS R and the D3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D3500 is 55 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and D3500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS R will result in greater detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5DS R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.