Canon 5DS vs Canon SX710 HS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 5DS versus Canon SX710 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and SX710 HS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was launched 2 months later than the SX710 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 5DS grades versus the SX710 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS enjoys outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon 5DS versus Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS versus the SX710 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and SX710 HS is 55 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and SX710 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.