Canon 5DS vs Samsung TL240

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 5DS versus Samsung TL240, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and TL240 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5DS was brought out 5 years after the TL240 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5DS scores versus the TL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS offers exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 5DS against the TL240.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and TL240 is 55 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and TL240.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer you extra detail having its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern 5DS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.