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Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Canon EOS 6D front
Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
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Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 5DS versus Canon 6D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and 6D (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5DS was revealed 2 years after the 6D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5DS matches up versus the 6D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Canon 6D

 5DS 6D 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2013More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 5DS

 6D 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Canon 6D

 5DS 6D 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5DS enjoys exterior 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 Canon 6D has specifications of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5DS and the 6D.

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and 6D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and 6D.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon 5DS to render extra detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 5DS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography information
Canon 6D Portrait photography information
85
manual focus
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Street photography camera
Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
61
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography information
Canon 6D Sports photography information
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (700 per charge)
69
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography info
Canon 6D Travel photography info
57
environment proof
resolution is excellent (51MP)
low battery (700 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
61
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography features
Canon 6D Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (700 CIPA)
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging factors
Canon 6D Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5DS vs Canon 6D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Canon 6D
 Canon EOS 5DSCanon EOS 6D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS 6D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-02-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8688 x 5792 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 770g (1.70 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.1
DXO Low light score 2381 2340
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 1090 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $3,699 $1,699