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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
72
Overall
73
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm S5 Pro, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 5DS scores against the Fujifilm S5 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 5DS Fujifilm S5 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2007Newer by 93 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon 5DS

 Fujifilm S5 Pro 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 5DS Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS features outside 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 Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm S5 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 5DS versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer extra detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 5DS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography advice
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (700 CIPA)
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (700 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
46
lighter than competitors in class (920g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (700 CIPA)
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
30
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Canon EOS 5DSFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5DS Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2007-07-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 65
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.5
DXO Low light score 2381 448
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $3,699 $548