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Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
72
Overall
73
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 5DS versus Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and GX-1S (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 5DS was revealed 9 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 5DS grades vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Samsung GX-1S

 5DS GX-1S 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2006More recent by 111 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Canon 5DS

 GX-1S 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Samsung GX-1S

 5DS GX-1S 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS provides outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS versus the GX-1S.

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and GX-1S is 55 and 68 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and GX-1S.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5DS will result in more detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer 5DS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
MP count great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 per charge)
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
MP count great (51MP)
terrible battery life (700 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than average (605g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (700 shots)
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5DS vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Samsung GX-1S
 Canon EOS 5DSSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Samsung GX-1S
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2006-01-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 605g (1.33 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $3,699 $850