Canon has mostly avoided getting into a battle for higher pixel counts with rival Nikon, hovering around the 21-megapixel mark for its full-frame 5D Mk II and 5D Mk III . That all changed earlier this month when the company revealed not one, but two new flagship models; the 5DS and 5DS R.

The Canon EOS 5DS ($3,699, body only) is one of a pair of cameras that utilize the EF lens system, each with 50-megapixel image sensors. Unlike the EOS 5DS R , the 5DS utilizes an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) to combat color moiré artifacts, but it does so at the cost of detail.

Highest resolution in class; 5fps burst shooting; Full-frame image sensor; Dual memory card slots; 61-point autofocus system; Intervalometer and time lapse support; Sharp rear display; Solid control layout; Medium and Small Raw capture modes; 1080p video

Limited to ISO 12800; Optical low-pass filter detracts from detail; Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS; Lacks built-in flash

The Canon EOS 5DS ($3,699, body only) is one of a pair of cameras that utilize the EF lens system, each with 50-megapixel image sensors. Unlike the EOS 5DS R ($3,899.00 at Amazon) , the 5DS utilizes an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) to combat color moiré artifacts, but it does so at the cost of detail. If moiré is a concern, the 5DS is the model you'll want if a high-resolution Canon camera suits your fancy. It's a solid choice, but our favorite high-resolution SLR is the Nikon D810 ($2,499.00 at Amazon) , which is a bit less expensive and more versatile in its ISO range. Image QualityAside from the filter stack that covers its image sensor and the name badge on the body, the 5DS ($2,699.00 at Amazon)  and the 5DS R are identical. Please refer to our 5DS R review for full details on its interface, controls, autofocus system, video capabilities, and performance. I'm going to concentrate solely on image quality here. The 5DS and the 5DS R use the same full-frame 50-megapixel image ...

Canon's EOS 5DS D-SLR has a high-resolution sensor that filters out color moiré, but it sacrifices a little detail in the process.

Highest resolution in class; 5fps burst shooting; Full-frame image sensor; Dual memory card slots; 61-point autofocus system; Intervalometer and time lapse support; Sharp rear display; Solid control layout; Medium and Small Raw capture modes; 1080p video

Limited to ISO 12800; Optical low-pass filter detracts from detail; Omits in-camera Wi-Fi and GPS; Lacks built-in flash

The new Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R both feature the same body as the EOS 5D Mark III, but with a drastically higher resolution 50-megapixel full-frame sensor. The cameras are both capable of shooting at 5fps.

50.6 megapixel full-frame sensor; 5fps continuous shooting; Rapid focus and shutter response; High quality 3.2inch screen; AWB with white priority gives good results; Mirror Vibration Control System; USB3 - useful for transferring large files; Customisable picture style options for better results,...

Soft JPEG images on default settings; Wi-Fi not built in

With the EOS 5DS and 5DSR, both high-resolution full-frame DSLRs, Canon is targeting commercial, landscape and fashion photographers who need super-large printouts for billboards or art galleries.Both have the same 50.6-mega pixel full-frame image sensor, dual Digic 6 image processors, a shooting...

When the EOS 5Ds was announced, Canon photographers around the world shouted a collective "Yes!" and "I want it!" You are looking at a pair of world record-holding DSLR cameras, the Canon EOS 5Ds along with its near-identical twin, the 5Ds R : As of review time, these are the highest resolution 35mm...

Canon's 5D line of DSLRs has been an important one, bridging the gap between professional and amateur photography, giving enthusiasts an affordable route to full-frame shooting and pros a smaller, lighter camera to back-up their fully professional-level model.

The Canon EOS 5Ds is a 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera with a 50.6 megapixel sensor, the highest number of megapixels ever seen in a full frame sensor. Key features include a 61-point auto focus system with 41 cross-type points, 150k pixel RGB+IR metering sensor with innovative flicker detection...

With a huge pixel count – find out how Canon's new 50-megapixel DSLRs shape up in our Canon EOS 5DS / 5DS R review. Canon made headlines earlier this year when it introduced two new 50 million pixel SLR models to its line-up, smashing the previous highest resolution model (the 36 million pixel Nikon...

On February 6 2015, Canon announced the EOS 5DS and 5DS R, both 50.6 MP full frame DSLRs. These are currently (02/15) the highest pixel count full frame 35mm DSLRs available from any manufacturer.