Canon 5DS R vs Pentax ist DL2

Below, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and ist DL2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was launched 9 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5DS R matches up versus the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5DS R features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 5DS R compared to the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and ist DL2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS R will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer 5DS R should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.