Canon 5DS R vs Sony A77

Below is a complete review of the Canon 5DS R vs Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and A77 (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS R was introduced 3 years later than the A77 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5DS R grades versus the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R offers outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5DS R vs the A77.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and A77 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and A77.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will deliver greater detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS R should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.