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

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

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 image quality of the 5Ds is amazing but it did not came as a surprise. With 50.6 MP on a full frame the pixel density is very similar (actually a little lower) compared to APS-C cameras like the 70D.

High pixel count; weather sealed

The image quality of the 5Ds is amazing but it did not came as a surprise; With 50.6 MP on a full frame the pixel density is very similar (actually a little lower) compared to APS-C cameras like the 70D.

The images produced by this camera contain an amazing amount of detail, when used for macro you can crop into a small area and produce a picture with stunning detail

Bright LCD; Fast Shutter Speed; Great Image Quality; Strong Construction

Exposed LCD

Nice solid built camera. The 50MP sensor lets you do a lot of cropping and still have great results. Battery doesn't last as long as it did in my 6D and the ISO range is not as good as my 6D either. However the big file size is what I really wanted - the other issues I can deal with.

The 5DS and 5DS R are not replacement models, but two parts of a new high-resolution line. Based on the design of the highly successful 5D MkIII and incorporating a few of the 7D MkII's advancements, the 5DS is a more specialist camera than both, aimed specifically at studio and landscape...

For a long time in photography circles, there were two rival camps – those who swore by the versatility of the DSLR and image purists who lay their allegiance to the superior quality delivered by medium format cameras. The Canon EOS 5Ds could well be considered the bridge between the two.

Superb image quality; Excellent build; Familiar controls and layout

Produces large files; Only 5 frames per second; Limited ISO range

I've been using a 5DSR for a few months now and I honestly love it. There are downsides. It's insanely expensive. The closeness of the pixels in the sensor mean that it sometimes can't capture movement, such as hair on a portrait subject in a breeze, whereas a 5D mark iii wouldn't struggle at all to...