Canon EOS 5Ds Compared to the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

SpecificationsCanon EOS 5DsCanon EOS 5D Mark III
  Canon EOS 5Ds Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Year Introduced20152012
Megapixels50.622.3
Total Pixels53.023.4
Sensor Size36.0 x 24.0mm36.0 x 24.0mm
Pixel Dimensions8688 x 57925760 x 3840
Pixel Size4.14µm6.25µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/6.7f/10.1
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor StabilizationNN
Lens MountEF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-EEF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-E
FOVCF1.0x1.0x
Image ProcessorDual DIGIC 6DIGIC 5+
 
Autofocus  
TypeTTL-CT-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensorTTL-CT-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor
Points61 Point / 41 f/4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at f/2.8
The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.
61 Point / 41 f/4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at f/2.8
The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens.
Working RangeEV -2 - 18 (at 20°C & ISO100)EV -2 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
Point SelectionAutomatic selection: 61 point AF
Manual selection: Single point AF (61, 41 cross type only, 15 or 9 points selectable)
Manual selection: Spot AF 
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points
Manual selection: Zone AF 
AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting
Automatic selection: 61 point AF
Manual selection: Single point AF (61, 41 cross type only, 15 or 9 points selectable)
Manual selection: Spot AF 
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points
Manual selection: Zone AF 
AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting
MicroadjustmentAF Menu
+/- 20 steps ( wide and tele setting for Zooms)
Adjust all lenses by same amount
Adjust up to 40 lenses individually
Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number
AF Menu
+/- 20 steps ( wide and tele setting for Zooms)
Adjust all lenses by same amount
Adjust up to 40 lenses individually
Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number
Touch & Drag AF
Eye Detection AF
Focus Bracketing/Stacking
 
Exposure Control  
Metering Modes150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
EOS iSA System with 252-zone metering:
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 1.3% viewfinder at center)
* AF point-linked spot metering not provided
(4) Center weighted average metering
TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 6.2% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 1.5% viewfinder at center)
(4) Center weighted average metering
Metering RangeEV 1 – 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
Exposure Comp+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
Light Flicker Mode
Intervalometer
ISO SensitivityAuto (100-6400), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) 
ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 12800
Auto (100-12800), 100-25600 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) 
ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 51200, H2 102400
Shutter Speed30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode)30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode)
 
Viewfinder  
TypePentaprismPentaprism
CoverageApprox. 100%Approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.71xApprox. 0.71x
EyepointApprox. 21mmApprox. 21mm
InformationAF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light.
Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+).
Composition information: Grid, Electronic level
Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance, JPEG/RAW indicator
AF information: AF point, focus confirmation, AF status indicator
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock,
exposure level, exposure warning
Flash information: Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock,
red-eye reduction light
Image information: Highlight tone priority (D+), maximum burst (2-digit display), card
information, Battery check
Composition information
Grid, electronic level, Warning symbol
Displayed if any of the following is set: Monochrome, white balance
correction, One-touch recording quality switch, expanded ISO speed, or spot metering
DOF PreviewYes, with Depth of Field preview button.Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.
 
LCD  
Type3.2" (8.11cm) Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots3.2" (8.11cm) Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots
CoatingAnti-reflection and Solid StructureAnti-reflection and Solid Structure
Brightness AdjAdjustable to one of seven levelsAdjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options(1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings
(3) Dual Axis Electronic Level
(1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings
(3) Dual Axis Electronic Level
 
Flash  
Built-in GNN/A (ISO 100, meters)N/A (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageN/AN/A
Built-in Recycle TimeN/AN/A
ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered ManualE-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
X-Sync1/200sec (EX series Speedlites only)1/200sec (EX series Speedlites only)
Exposure Compensation+/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments+/- 3EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / YesYes / Yes
External Flash CompE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesAuto+, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Custom (x3)Auto+, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Custom (x3)
Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination
Chromatic aberration correction
Distortion correction
Resize to M1, M2 or S
RAW image processing - during image Playback only 
Multiple exposure
HDR images 5 presets
Highlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination
Chromatic aberration correction
Distortion correction
Resize to M1, M2 or S
RAW image processing - during image Playback only 
Multiple exposure
HDR images 5 presets
Abberration Corrections
Drive ModesSingle, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote),
Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting
Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote),
Silent single shooting, Silent continuous shooting
Continuous ShootingMax. Approx. 5fps. (speed maintained for up to 510 number of JPEGs or 14 RAW images) with UDMA mode 7 cardMax. Approx. 6fps. (speed maintained for up to 16270 images (JPEG) or 18 images (RAW)) (with UDMA card)
Shutter Lag59ms59ms
Viewfinder Blackout125ms125ms
 
Live View  
FrameRate29.97 fps30 fps
FocusingManual Focus (Magnify the image 6x or 16x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode
Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode
MeteringReal-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed
Display OptionsGrid overlay (x3), Histogram, Aspect ratios, Dual Axis Electronic LevelGrid overlay (x3), Histogram, Aspect ratios, Dual Axis Electronic Level
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeJPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), 
RAW: RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), 
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), 
RAW: RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), 
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Image SizeJPEG:
Full Frame - (L) 8688x5792, (M1) 7680x5120, (M2) 5760x3840, (S1) 4320x2880, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480
1.3x Crop - (L) 6768x4512, (M1) 6016x4000, (M2) 4512x3008, (S1) 3376x2256, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480
1.6x Crop - (L) 5424x3616, (M1) 4800x3200, (M2) 3616x2408, (S1) 2704x1808, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480
1:1 Crop - (L) 5792x5792, (M1) 5120x5120, (M2) 3840x3840, (S1) 2880x2880, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480
RAW:
(RAW) 8688x5792,
(M-RAW) 6480x4320,
(S-RAW) 4320x2880
JPEG: (L) 5760 x 3840, (M) 3840 x 2560, (S1) 2880 x 1920, (S2) 1920 x 1280, (S 3)720 x 480
RAW : (RAW) 5760 x 3840 (M-RAW) 3960 x 2640, (S-RAW) 2880 x 1920
Movie TypeMOV (Video: H.264 Intra frame / inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM)MOV (Video: H.264 Intra frame / inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM)
Movie Size1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) intra or inter frame
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) inter frame
1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) intra or inter frame
1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame
640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) inter frame
Movie LengthMax duration 29min 59sec, Max single file size 4GBMax duration 29min 59sec, Max single file size 4GB
 
Other Information  
Wireless Featuresvia optional WFT-E7A Wireless File Transmitter
GPSvia optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver
Custom Functions13 Custom Functions with 47 settings13 Custom Functions with 47 settings
LCD Panel / IlluminationYes / YesYes / Yes
Water & Dust ResistanceYes (equal to EOS-1N)Yes (equal to EOS-1N)
Sound MemoNoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceSuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0): for computer communication and direct printingHi-Speed USB
Other InterfaceHDMI Type C, External microphone (Stereo mini jack)HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Headphone mini jack, External microphone (Stereo mini jack)
 
Memory  
Memory TypeCompactFlash Type I (UDMA 7 compatible), SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card (UHS-1 compatible)CompactFlash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (supplied), 1x CR1616 for date & settingsRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6 (supplied), 1x CR1616 for date & settings
Battery LifeApprox. 700 (73°F/ 23°C)
660 (32°F/ 0°C)
Approx. 950 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
850 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
Power Supply Battery ChargersAC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6
 
Physical Specs  
Body MaterialsMagnesium Alloy body coversMagnesium Alloy body covers
Shutter Durability Rating150,000150,000
Operating Environment0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions Inches6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0" (152 x 116.4 x 76.4mm)6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0" (152 x 116.4 x 76.4mm)
CIPA Weight32.8 oz (930g)33.5 oz (950g)
 
Accessories  
ViewfinderEyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder CEyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder C
Wireless File TransmitterWireless File Transmitter WFT-E7Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7
Compatible LensesAll EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lensesAll EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lenses
Battery Grip BG-E11  Buy ► BG-E11  Buy ►
RemoteRemote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6
OtherHand Strap E2, GP-E2Hand Strap E2, GP-E2
 
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