Canon 5DS vs Canon M100

Following is a in depth review of the Canon 5DS and Canon M100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and M100 (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and M100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was revealed 3 years prior to the M100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5DS scores vs the M100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS and Canon EOS M100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery and Canon M100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5DS has got exterior 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 M100 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5DS compared to the M100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and M100 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and M100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 5DS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.