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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(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
Sigma SD1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Sigma SD1

 5DS R SD1 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2010More modern by 54 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 5DS R

 SD1 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD1

 5DS R SD1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
MP count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Street photography details
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography features
Sigma SD1 Sports photography features
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 CIPA)
56
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Travel photography features
57
environment proof
MP count great (51MP)
not so great battery life (700 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
weather proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (700 shots)
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
30
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS 5DS RSigma SD1
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
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