Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Canon EOS 5DS

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5D Mark IIIEOS 5DS
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
      MSRPBody only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels23.4 Megapixel53 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels22.3 Megapixel50.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+Dual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5760 x 38408688 x 5792
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6161
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4141
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure Modes(1) Program AE for movie shooting (2) Manual exposureAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Auto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      (2) Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      DxO Low Light ISO22932381
      DxO Color Depth24.024.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.712.4
      DxO Overall Score8187
      Video Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E7 transmitter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6 Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"
      Package Weight4.45 lb3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E6
      Battery Life950 shots700 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA 7)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5DS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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