Canon 5DS R vs Sony A850

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 5DS R and Sony A850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and A850 (25MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was introduced 4 years after the A850 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5DS R matches up versus the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R has 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) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5DS R compared to the A850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and A850 is 55 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and A850.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 5DS R to offer extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.