Canon 5DS R vs Canon EOS R

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Canon 5DS R vs Canon EOS R

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35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 5DS R conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
30.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Canon 5DS R advantages over Canon EOS R

Less expensive
$1499* vs $2499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

700 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
50.6 vs 30.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon EOS R advantages over Canon 5DS R

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 5.36 vs 4.14 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS R test data on DxO Mark 5DS R test data on DxO Mark

2,742 vs 2,308 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1044k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
126 vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 15 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Phenomenal resolution and sharpness; Fine Detail Picture Style is like in-camera Unsharp Mask; Excellent print quality; Decent high ISO performance; Improved normalized dynamic range compared to 5D Mark III; Decent burst speed with good buffer depths; Built-in intervalometer & timelapse movie mode.
AF speed tested closer to consumer-level DSLRs; Dynamic range lower than competing models from Nikon & Sony; Lack of OLPF means subject to more aliasing artifacts with some subjects; No 60p video frame rate; No headphone jack; Timelapse video is only 1080p.
Read our Canon 5DS R Review

Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.
Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.
Read our Canon EOS R Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D810

Canon 5DS R

Nikon D810

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D810

Canon EOS R

Nikon D810

$1499
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2997
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon D810

Compared to Canon 5DS

Canon 5DS R

Canon 5DS

$1499
35mm

Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Canon 5DS

Canon EOS R

Canon 5DS

$1499
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS R

Pentax K-1

$1499
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-1

Canon EOS R

Pentax K-1

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1800
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Canon EOS R vs Pentax K-1

Compared to Nikon Z7

Canon 5DS R

Nikon Z7

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon 5DS R

Nikon Z6

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1396
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5DS R vs Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6

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