Canon 5DS vs Casio EX-Z270

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 5DS vs Casio EX-Z270, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 5DS grades versus the EX-Z270 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS provides exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5DS vs the EX-Z270.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and EX-Z270 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and EX-Z270.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5DS will provide extra detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 5DS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.