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Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
72
Overall
73
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
42
Features
20
Overall
33

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
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Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon 5DS and Epson R-D1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Epson. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and R-D1 (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and R-D1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was launched 11 years after the R-D1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 5DS grades against the R-D1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Epson R-D1

 5DS R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2004Newer by 133 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k235kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon 5DS

 R-D1 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Epson R-D1

 5DS R-D1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5DS has outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1 has specifications of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 5DS compared to the R-D1.

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and R-D1 is 55 and 75 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and R-D1.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger 5DS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography info
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography info
84
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography information
Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography information
Epson R-D1 Travel photography information
56
environment proof
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
38
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (620 grams)
low MP (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography advice
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (700 CIPA)
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging factors
Epson R-D1 Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5DS vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS 5DSEpson R-D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Epson R-D1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2004-03-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Leica M
Available lenses 250 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 620g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2381 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) No
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD card
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $3,699 $1,709