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Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R
82 PixelMeter Score 33 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Industry-leading 50.6-megapixel resolution for massive prints and deep cropping
  • Reliable and accurate autofocus system for still subjects
  • Rugged, weather-sealed build with familiar ergonomics
  • Comprehensive in-camera features like intervalometers and time-lapse support
Cons Cons
  • Limited video capabilities including no headphone jack, 4K, or clean HDMI output
  • Absence of modern connectivity such as Wi-Fi or GPS
  • Poor high-ISO performance and increased noise compared to other full-frame cameras
  • Massive file sizes that demand high-speed storage and powerful processing
  • Slow burst shooting and shallow buffer capacity unsuitable for sports or wildlife

Announcement date Announcement date February 6, 2015
Launch price Launch price $3,699
Sensor Sensor 50.6MP Full-Frame CMOS

Announcement date Announcement date February 6, 2015
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,699
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 50.6MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-Bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type)
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Automatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -2EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.71x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.04M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x Slot 1: SD UHS-I; Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)

USB USB USB 3.0

Battery Battery LP-E6N
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 700 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 845g (1 lb 13.8 oz)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 930g (2 lb 0.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None