Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S8600

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S8600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 5DS was released 14 months later than the Fujifilm S8600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5DS grades against the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS features exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5DS compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and Fujifilm S8600 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and Fujifilm S8600.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern 5DS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.