Canon 5DS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 5DS versus Canon SD4000 IS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and SD4000 IS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was released 4 years after the SD4000 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SD4000 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5DS grades vs the SD4000 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS & Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS features exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5DS vs the SD4000 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and SD4000 IS is 55 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and SD4000 IS.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS will give more detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 5DS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.