Canon 5DS R vs Sony A99

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 5DS R and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and A99 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5DS R was manufactured 2 years after the A99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS R scores vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS R and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS R provides 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) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5DS R and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R versus the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and A99 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and A99.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 5DS R to render extra detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger 5DS R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.