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Canon 5DS vs Canon S120

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Canon PowerShot S120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon S110
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Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 5DS vs Canon S120, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and S120 (12MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and S120 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was unveiled 15 months after the S120 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon S120 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5DS grades vs the S120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Canon S120

 5DS S120 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2013More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon 5DS

 S120 5DS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Canon S120

 5DS S120 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS comes with external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon S120 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 5DS against the S120.

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and S120 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and S120.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS will resolve more detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 5DS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography factors
Canon S120 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS
Street photography with Canon S120
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (217 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Sports photography camera
Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 CIPA)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5DS
Travel photography with Canon S120
57
weather proof
megapixel count great (51MP)
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
67
provides touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than average (217 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography details
Canon S120 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 CIPA)
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging info
Canon S120 Vlogging info
30
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than average (217g)
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Canon 5DS vs Canon S120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Canon S120
 Canon EOS 5DSCanon PowerShot S120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Canon PowerShot S120
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-11-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 Digic 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 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 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 217g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 56
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.9
DXO Low light rating 2381 246
Other
Battery life 700 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail price $3,699 $449