Clicky

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The 5DS was brought out 24 months later than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 5DS scores versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Sony WX300

 5DS WX300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2013Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon 5DS

 WX300 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Sony WX300

 5DS WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 5DS enjoys exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 5DS and the WX300.

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and WX300 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS will produce more detail having its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher 5DS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (700 CIPA)
50
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
57
weather proof
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (700 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (700 shots)
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
30
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Canon 5DS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Sony WX300
 Canon EOS 5DSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8688 x 5792 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail price $3,699 $330