Canon 5DS R vs Sony A900

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 5DS R and Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and A900 (25MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was launched 6 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 5DS R grades against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R enjoys outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sony A900 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5DS R against the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and A900 is 55 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and A900.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 5DS R to render more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R should have an edge in sensor technology.