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Canon EOS 5DS vs Canon EOS 5DS R
The Canon EOS 5DS and the Canon EOS 5DS R side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon EOS 5DS | Canon EOS 5DS R |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 50.6 MP | 50.6 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2015 | 2015 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Lenses in this guide | 141 for its sensor | 141 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon EOS 5DS 1×, Canon EOS 5DS R 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Canon EF lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 141 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Canon EOS 5DS: 141 Canon EF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Canon EOS 5DS R: 141 Canon EF lenses in this guide cover its sensor.