Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7100

Below, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 22 months after the D7100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5DS R matches up versus the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & Nikon D7100. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Nikon D7100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R offers external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D7100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R against the D7100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and D7100 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and D7100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS R will produce greater detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R should have an edge in sensor tech.