Canon 5Ds R vs Sony A6500 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 5DS R vs Sony A6500.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 5Ds R	Sony A6500
Megapixels	50.6	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	8688 x 5792	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	12,800	51,200
AF Points	61	425
Cross-type AF Points	41	425 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	11fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,044,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	28	231
RAW Buffer Size	15	110
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time	0.5s	1.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	700 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	33.4 oz (948g)	16.0 oz (453g)
Size	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0"	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2016

Canon 5DS R Advantages:

• Megapixels –  26.4 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Canon 5DS R is a much better choice.

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AA Filter – The Canon 5DS R has no AA filter.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs /160.

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 700 shots vs 350 shots.

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Sony A6500 Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A6500 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 12,800. – Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 425 vs 61.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – it’s articulated.

• Touchscreen Support

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 63.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 18.

• Built-in Flash

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 495g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

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