Canon 5Ds R vs Sony A99 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 5Ds R vs Sony A99 II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 5Ds R	A99 II
Megapixels	50.6	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	None	None
Image Resolution	8688 x 5792	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony A
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	12,800	50 - 102,400
AF Points	61	399 Phase Type
Cross-type AF Points	41	79 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,044,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	0.78x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	2 x SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I & UDMA	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	28	61
RAW Buffer Size	15	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	700 shots	490 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	33.4 oz (948g)	29.9 oz (849g)
Size	6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0"	5.6 x 4.2 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2016

Canon 5Ds R Advantages:

• Megapixels – 8.2 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Canon 5Ds R is a much better choice.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 700 shots vs 490 shots.

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Sony A99 II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A99 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 102,400 vs 12,800. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 399 Phase Type vs 61.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 61 vs 28.

• RAW Buffer Size – 25 vs 15.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Sony A99 II weighs 99g less.

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