Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon 5DS R versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 5DS R was brought out 4 years after the SD1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 5DS R grades versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Sigma SD1
5DS R | SD1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | September 2010 | More modern by 54 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 5DS R
SD1 | 5DS R |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD1
5DS R | SD1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R comes with external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5DS R versus Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5DS R against the SD1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and SD1 is 55 and 77 respectively.
Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and SD1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will provide you with greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger 5DS R should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS R | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS R | Sigma SD1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual DIGIC 6 | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $3,699 | $2,339 |