Canon 5DS R vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was announced 9 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 5DS R grades versus the GX-1S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS R & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R provides physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5DS R and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS R and the GX-1S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and GX-1S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will result in greater detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5DS R should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.