Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Canon 5DS Specifications

35mm 864.0mm²
21.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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35mm 864.0mm²
50.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Canon EOS 5DS

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 1Ds Mark II 1Ds Mark II vs 1Ds Mark III
Successor:	Canon 1DX 1Ds Mark III vs 1DX
General
Model Number:	1Ds Mark III	5DS
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$7999.00	$3699.00
Street Price:		$1,299.00
Date Available:	2007-12-15	2015-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	50.3 oz (1,425 g) includes batteries	33.4 oz (946 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.1 x 6.3 x 3.1 in. (156 x 160 x 80 mm)	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (152 x 116 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	21.1	50.6
Sensor Format:	35mm	35mm
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.41 microns	4.14 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	80	87
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0	24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.0	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,663	2,381
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP, 3:2), 4992 x 3328 (16.6 MP, 3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2)	8688 x 5792 (50.3 MP, 3:2), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6480 x 4320 (28.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 8688 x 4888 (42.5 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5760 x 3240 (18.7 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 7712 x 5792 (44.7 MP, 4:3), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 3480 (17.8 MP, Other), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 1712 x 1280 (2.2 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5792 x 5792 (33.5 MP, 1:1), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 3840 x 3840 (14.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	4.8
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:		.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Canon EF
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		1.3x and 1.6x crop modes
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points	Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6; iTR AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.75x	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.75x	0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	1,044,000 dots (348,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Kelvin, Personal (PC 1- 5)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		n/a
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds	2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	n/a	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	PC Sync, Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD / SDHC	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I/UDMA compliant
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2	RAW, M-RAW (28MP), S-RAW (12.4MP); 14-bit CR2
Movie File Format:		.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired, Wireless	Optional Wired or Wireless
Connections (extended):	15-pin system extension terminal, N3 remote control terminal	Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, PC-Sync Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.30	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	8
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	4.8
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	8	28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		4.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		15
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		4.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		11
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.07 seconds	0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):		0.092 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.062 seconds	0.189 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.045 seconds	0.057 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Prefocused: 0.118s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	1800 shots	700 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E4	Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion Rechargeable or optional battery grip
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional 3.2, EOS Utility 2.2, ZoomBrowser EX 6.0 and ImageBrowser 6.0	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Replaces EOS-1Ds Mark II - 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor - 6.4 um pixels (but with same light sensitive area as 1Ds Mark II) - Dual DIGIC III processors, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode - ISO 100-1600 plus 50 and 3200 extension - 5 fps for 56 L/F JPEGs or 12 RAW - Improved pentaprism viewfinder - Based on 1D Mark III body - EOS Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Live View LCD - 300K actuation shutter - Magnesium alloy body and chassis	New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering, "Fine Detail" Picture Style, 30.5MP 1.3x crop mode and 19.6MP 1.6x crop mode, Full HD 30p video.