Canon 5DS vs Canon SX740 HS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 5DS versus Canon SX740 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and SX740 HS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was brought out 4 years earlier than the SX740 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5DS matches up vs the SX740 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS has 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) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS versus Canon SX740 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 5DS compared to the SX740 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and SX740 HS is 55 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and SX740 HS.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS will give you more detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 5DS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.