Canon 5DS R vs Sigma SD15

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 5DS R and Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and SD15 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was launched 5 years after the SD15 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS R grades against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R has exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 5DS R versus the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and SD15 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and SD15.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 46MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.