Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30
55 Imaging
76 Features
72 Overall
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Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed February 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon 5DS versus Samsung SL30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 5DS was unveiled 6 years after the SL30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5DS scores vs the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Samsung SL30
5DS | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon 5DS
SL30 | 5DS |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS and Samsung SL30
5DS | SL30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5DS enjoys physical measurements 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 Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5DS versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 5DS compared to the SL30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and SL30 is 55 and 95 respectively.
Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and SL30.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer you extra detail having an extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 5DS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 5DS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | - | ES15 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | - |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | 140 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail price | $3,699 | $93 |