Canon 5DS vs Canon 5DS R

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5DS and Canon 5DS R, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the 5DS (51MP) and the 5DS R (51MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5DS was released very close to the 5DS R so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5DS grades vs the 5DS R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS 5DS R. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery & Canon 5DS R Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS has outside 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 Canon 5DS R has sizing of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5DS against the 5DS R.

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

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and 5DS R.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.