Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500
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Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched February 2015
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- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
- Launched October 2005
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
- New Model is Olympus E-510
Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 5DS R and Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and E-500 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 5DS R was announced 9 years after the E-500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 5DS R matches up versus the E-500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Olympus E-500. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Olympus E-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Olympus E-500
5DS R | E-500 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | October 2005 | Newer by 114 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 215k | Crisper screen (+825k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Canon 5DS R
E-500 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Olympus E-500
5DS R | E-500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outside dimensions 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 Olympus E-500 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 5DS R and Olympus E-500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5DS R compared to the E-500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and E-500 is 55 and 70 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and E-500.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will render extra detail with its extra 43MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-500 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Olympus E-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS R | Olympus E-500 |
Otherwise known as | - | EVOLT E-500 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2005-10-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 250 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 215k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.45x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 lbs) | 479g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $3,699 | $600 |