Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS 5DS R

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon EOS 5DS R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 5DS R is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Canon EOS 5DS R was released 2015. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 2007
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. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5DS R has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 **
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 6 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
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS 5DS R 51 MP
50320896 pixels
8688 x 5792

Canon EOS 5DS R has a 315 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. 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 5DS R has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Canon EOS 5DS R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 100-3200
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 Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
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. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 3
Canon EOS 5DS R 5

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 5DS R. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.

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 1% heavier than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and its 920 gr (or 2.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS 5DS R 930 gr
2.05 lb

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS 5DS R Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon EOS 5DS R, 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
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Name Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Canon EOS 5DS R
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Release Year 2007 2015
Release Date 2007-07-13 2015-02-06
MSRP N/A 4249 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 8688 x 5792 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 51 MP
Image Processor DUAL DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 6400
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 61
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Articulated LCD N/A Fixed
Screen size 2.5” 3.2”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (Wired and wireless)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS 5DS R
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 700 shots
Width 147 mm 152 mm
Height 113 mm 116 mm
Depth 74 mm 76 mm
Weight 920 gram 930 gram