Canon 5DS vs Canon S200

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 5DS and Canon S200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and S200 (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and S200 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was unveiled 12 months after the S200 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon S200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5DS matches up vs the S200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS and Canon PowerShot S200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery and Canon S200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS provides outside measurements 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 S200 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5DS and Canon S200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5DS and the S200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and S200 is 55 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and S200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS will provide you with greater detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 5DS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.