Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Released January 2017
Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon 5DS R and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and KP (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 5DS R was manufactured 24 months earlier than the KP which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5DS R matches up against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Pentax KP
5DS R | KP | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 5DS R
KP | 5DS R | |||
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Released | January 2017 | February 2015 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Pentax KP
5DS R | KP | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys external measurements 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 Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 5DS R and Pentax KP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 5DS R versus the KP.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and KP.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will provide greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 5DS R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 5DS R vs Pentax KP Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Pentax KP |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 gr (2.05 lbs) | 703 gr (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2308 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | 390 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Retail pricing | $3,699 | $747 |