Canon EOS 5DS vs Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5DSEOS-1D Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm27.9 x 18.6 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,80050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924896 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4320 x 2880, 3672 x 2448, 3552 x 2368, 2448 x 1632
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6145
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.58x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      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 Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternal
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/300 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIE-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityManual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+1 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with Evaluative metering when focus is achievedual: By AE lock button
      Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      DxO Low Light ISO23811320
      DxO Color Depth24.722.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.412.0
      DxO Overall Score8774
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      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 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-113°F/0-45°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)1230 g (2.71 lb / 43.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"10.7 x 9.4 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.765 lb7.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E4
      Battery Life700 shots1500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Slot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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