Canon EOS 5DS vs Sony NEX-3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 5DSNEX-3
      Successor ModelSony NEX-C3
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel14.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6125
      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 Sony NEX-3
      Lens MountCanon EFSony E
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT Xtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalSmart accessory Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityiAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), +/-2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      DxO Low Light ISO2381830
      DxO Color Depth24.722.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.412.0
      DxO Overall Score8768
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Internal Recording ModesYes, MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")117 x 62 x 33 mm (4.61 x 2.44 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)297 g (0.65 lb / 10.48 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Battery PackLP-E6NPFW50
      Battery Life700 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Sony NEX-3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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