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PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 51 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 8688 x 5792
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 53 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-6400 (expandable to 50-12800)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 12800
IMAGE White balance presets: 8
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 5.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Live view: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Mono
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 61
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 700
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (mini-HDMI)
Summary
The EOS 5DS maximum resolution of 8688 x 5792 pixels (51 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Canon EOS 5D highest resolution of 4368 x 2912 pixels (13 megapixels). The EOS 5DS has a wider ISO range of 100-6400 than 100-1600 ISO range of the Canon EOS 5D. Such ISO range let the photographer to produce good quality photos in more difficult situations. The EOS 5DS offers more presets of white balance - 8. This option gives the camera owner more control over colour. The EOS 5DS has more number of focus points than the Canon EOS 5D: 61 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The EOS 5DS screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 230,000 dots of the Canon EOS 5D screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The EOS 5DS supports a very useful live view function which lets you to use the screen as a bigger viewfinder.
The EOS 5DS battery life is better than the Canon EOS 5D battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 700 shots with the EOS 5DS and only 400 with the EOS 5D. The Canon EOS 5D weighs 895g that is 35g lighter in comparison with the weight of the EOS 5DS.
Taking into account the above differences the Canon EOS 5DS will become the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon