Canon 5DS vs Sigma SD1

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 5DS and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was revealed 4 years after the SD1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 5DS grades against the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS has external dimensions 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 Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5DS and the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and SD1 is 55 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and SD1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer you more detail because of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 5DS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.