• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 50.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon 5DS advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

  • Less expensive
    $1299 vs $4399
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 700 vs 460 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/200 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Canon 5DS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Newer
    3 years vs 9 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    787k vs 348k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.71x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 50.6 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D810

Canon 5DS
Nikon D810
  • $1299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $2346
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher effective ISO
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Nikon D810
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $2346
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Canon 5DS
Canon 5DS R
  • $1299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $1729
  • 35mm
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Canon 5DS R
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1729
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS
Pentax K-1
  • $1299
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $1800
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Pentax K-1
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1800
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • High resolution composite

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Canon 5DS
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $1299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Canon 5DS
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $1299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $5199
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3332
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
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