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Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Canon EOS 80D front
Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
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Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and 80D (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and 80D (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the 80D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5DS grades vs the 80D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Canon 80D

 5DS 80D 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon 5DS

 80D 5DS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2015Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Canon 80D

 5DS 80D 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS comes with external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Canon 80D has measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 5DS compared to the 80D.

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and 80D is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and 80D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 5DS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS
Street photography with Canon 80D
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography info
Canon 80D Sports photography info
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (700 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography info
Canon 80D Travel photography info
57
environment proofing
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
terrible battery (700 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography highlights
Canon 80D Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (700 per charge)
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging info
Canon 80D Vlogging info
30
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 5DS vs Canon 80D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Canon 80D
 Canon EOS 5DSCanon EOS 80D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS 80D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2016-02-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 45
Cross type focus points 41 45
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 730 grams (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 79
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.2
DXO Low light rating 2381 1135
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 960 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $3,699 $1,199