Sony a9 II vs Canon EOS 5DS
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a9 II and Canon EOS 5DS. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a9 II is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 5DS is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a9 II were released 2019 and Canon EOS 5DS 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 |
Sony a9 II | 2019 |
Canon EOS 5DS | 2015 |
Type of camera
Sony a9 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5DS is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a9 II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS 5DS | 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a9 II has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5DS has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a9 II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS 5DS |
51 MP
50320896 pixels 8688 x 5792 |
Canon EOS 5DS has a 110 % larger resolution than Sony a9 II. 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
Sony a9 II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5DS. Sony a9 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 5DS has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a9 II | 100-51200 |
Canon EOS 5DS | 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 Sony a9 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5DS
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a9 II can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5DS can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a9 II | 20 |
Canon EOS 5DS | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a9 II and Canon EOS 5DS 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 37% heavier than Sony a9 II and its 678 gr (or 1.49 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a9 II | 678 gr 1.49 lb |
Canon EOS 5DS | 930 gr 2.05 lb |
Sony a9 II vs Canon EOS 5DS Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a9 II and Canon EOS 5DS, 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 |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Name | Sony a9 II | Canon EOS 5DS |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Release Year | 2019 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2019-10-03 | 2015-02-06 |
MSRP | 4499 USD | 3699 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 8688 x 5792 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 51 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DUAL DIGIC 6 |
Image |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 693 | 61 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF 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 |
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 |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1440000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | ClearView II TFT-LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.71× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3686400 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Frames per second | 20 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + NFC + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wireless) | Yes (Wired and wireless) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS 5DS |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
|
LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 690 shots | 700 shots |
Width | 129 mm | 152 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 116 mm |
Depth | 76 mm | 76 mm |
Weight | 678 gram | 930 gram |