Canon EOS 600D vs Canon EOS 5DS R
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 600D and Canon EOS 5DS R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 600D were released 2011 and Canon EOS 5DS R was released 2015. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 600D | 2011 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 2015 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 600D has a "APSC"-sensor while Canon EOS 5DS R has a "FF"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 600D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 600D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5DS R has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 600D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
51 MP
50320896 pixels 8688 x 5792 |
Canon EOS 5DS R has a 181 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 600D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 600D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5DS R. Canon EOS 600D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 5DS R has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 600D | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 600D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5DS R
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 600D can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 600D | 3,7 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 600D and Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 5DS R weighs 930 gr (equal to 2,05 lb) which is 63% heavier than Canon EOS 600D and its 570 gr (or 1,26 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 600D | 570 gr 1,26 lb |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 930 gr 2,05 lb |