Canon 5Ds R vs Sony A7S II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 5Ds R vs Sony A7S II.

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 A7S II
Megapixels	50.6	12.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	Yes
Image Resolution	8688 x 5792	4240 x 2832
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	12,800	50 - 409,600
AF Points	61	169
Cross-type AF Points	41	169 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,044,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	0.78x
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	Yes
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	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	28	63
RAW Buffer Size	15	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	2.9s
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	370 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	33.4 oz (948g)	22.1 oz (627g)
Size	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2015

Canon 5Ds R Advantages:

• Megapixels – 38.4 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Canon 5Ds R is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Sony 5Ds R has no AA filter.

• 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.

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 700 shots vs 370 shots.

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Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7S II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 409,600 vs 12,800. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 169 vs 61.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

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

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 63 vs 28.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 15.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A7S II weighs 321g less.

• Size – The Sony A7S II is noticeably smaller.

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