Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched February 2015
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
Photography Glossary Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and TG-3 (16MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and TG-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 5DS was introduced 11 months later than the TG-3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5DS grades against the TG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS & Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Olympus TG-3
| 5DS | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | March 2014 | More recent by 11 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon 5DS
| TG-3 | 5DS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Olympus TG-3
| 5DS | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS has got external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5DS against the TG-3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and TG-3 is 55 and 90 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and TG-3.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS will show extra detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 5DS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon 5DS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5DS | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | - |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 250 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 87 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2381 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Retail price | $3,699 | $350 |
