Canon 5DS vs Nikon D780

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D780 (25MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 5DS was brought out 5 years earlier than the D780 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 5DS scores versus the D780 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D780. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS comes with outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D780 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5DS vs Nikon D780 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 5DS against the D780.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and D780 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and D780.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 5DS to result in more detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 5DS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.