Canon 5DS vs Sony A99 II

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon 5DS versus Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and A99 II (42MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5DS was announced 19 months earlier than the A99 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 5DS scores vs the A99 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS has exterior dimensions 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 Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5DS and the A99 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and A99 II.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 5DS to render extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 5DS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.