Canon 5DS vs Canon R

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 5DS and Canon R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and R (30MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5DS was brought out 4 years before the R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5DS grades against the R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS & Canon EOS R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Canon R Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS offers outer 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 R has dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS versus the R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and R is 55 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and R.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 5DS to produce more detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 5DS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.