Canon 5DS R vs Sony W530

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 5DS R versus Sony W530, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and W530 (14MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and W530 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was brought out 4 years after the W530 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5DS R grades against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R offers 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5DS R versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 5DS R and the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and W530 is 55 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and W530.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS R because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS R will resolve more detail having its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.