Canon EOS 5DS vs Canon EOS 1200D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5DS and Canon EOS 1200D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 5DS has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 1200D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 5DS has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1200D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 5DS has a 181 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1200D. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 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 5DS
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1200D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5DS can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1200D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 5DS and Canon EOS 1200D 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 weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 94% heavier than Canon EOS 1200D and its 480 gr (or 1.06 lb).

Canon EOS 5DS vs Canon EOS 1200D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 5DS and Canon EOS 1200D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Name	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Release Year	2015	2014
Release Date	2015-02-06	2014-02-12
MSRP	3699 USD	549 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8688 x 5792 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	51 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	DUAL DIGIC 6	DIGIC 4
Image	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
ISO Range	100 - 6400	100 - 6400
White Balance Presets	8	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	61	9
Lens Mount	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	460000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	ClearView II TFT-LCD	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71×	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Frames per second	5 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	9 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Memory Card	Compact Flash SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (Wired and wireless)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 5DS	Canon EOS 1200D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	700 shots	500 shots
Width	152 mm	130 mm
Height	116 mm	100 mm
Depth	76 mm	78 mm
Weight	930 gram	480 gram