text: Canon 5DS vs Sony A9 Detailed Comparison
  Canon 5DS vs Sony A9
  Canon 5DS vs Sony A9 Comparison Overview
  Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon 5DS is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera with a 51.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Sony A9 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP Full frame sensor.
  Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon 5DS and Sony A9 before getting into our more detailed comparison.
  Reasons to choose Canon EOS 5DS over Sony Alpha A9
  Battery Life 700 shots vs 650 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
  Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A9 over Canon EOS 5DS
  Number of Focus Points 693 vs 61 632 more focus points
  Weight 673 g vs 930 g 257 g lighter
  Color Depth 24.9 vs 24.7 higher color depth
  Dynamic Range 13.3 vs 12.4 higher dynamic range
  Low Light ISO 3517 vs 2381 better High ISO performance
  Sensor Pixel Area 35.30µm2 vs 17.17µm2 105% larger pixel area
  Price $3,498 vs $3,499 $1 cheaper
  Common Strengths of Canon EOS 5DS and Sony Alpha A9
  Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
  Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 5DS and Sony Alpha A9
  Canon 5DS vs Sony A9: Physical Specs Comparison
  Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon 5DS and Sony A9. Sony A9 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Canon 5DS.
  Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 5DS and Sony A9.
  Canon 5DS vs Sony A9 Detailed Size Comparison
  Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A9 is significantly lighter (257g ) than the Canon 5DS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
  Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon 5DS and Sony A9 have the same Full frame sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.
  Canon 5DS vs Sony A9: Sensor Comparison
  Canon 5DS has a 51.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Dual DIGIC 6 processor. On the other hand, Sony A9 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor.
  Canon 5DS's sensor provides 27MP more than Sony A9's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
  Another difference between these two cameras is that Sony A9's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.
  Below you can see the 5DS and A9 sensor size comparison.
  Canon 5DS and Sony A9 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
  What types of Photography are Canon 5DS and Sony A9 Good for?
  In this section, we rank and compare Canon 5DS and Sony A9 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
  Sony A9 vs Canon 5DS Comparison of Available Lenses
  Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Canon 5DS has an advantage over Sony A9. There are 256 lenses for Canon 5DS's Canon EF mount, on the other hand there are only 83 lenses for Sony A9's Sony E lens mount.
  Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony A9 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Canon 5DS doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 65 lenses for Canon EF mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.
  Standard Zoom 25 (22 Full Frame) 9 (7 Full Frame)
  Standard Prime 14 (14 Full Frame) 13 (5 Full Frame)
  Wideangle Zoom 26 (17 Full Frame) 4 (3 Full Frame)
  Wideangle Prime 43 (43 Full Frame) 27 (14 Full Frame)
  Telephoto Zoom 50 (47 Full Frame) 6 (5 Full Frame)
  Telephoto Prime 40 (40 Full Frame) 10 (7 Full Frame)
  SuperZoom 17 (9 Full Frame) 8 (1 Full Frame)
  Wideangle Fisheye Prime 3 (3 Full Frame) 1 (0 Full Frame)
  Macro Prime 22 (20 Full Frame) 4 (3 Full Frame)
  Perspective Control Prime 15 (15 Full Frame) 1 (1 Full Frame)
  TOTAL 256 (230 Full Frame) 83 (46 Full Frame)
  Canon 5DS vs Sony A9: OUR DECISION
  You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 5DS and Sony A9, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
  Here is a summary of how Canon 5DS and Sony A9 scores compare:
  Ranked #21 out of 93 in Mid-size SLR cameras
  Ranked #43 out of 1156 in all Cameras
  Ranked #3 out of 55 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
  Ranked #8 out of 1156 in all Cameras
  Sony A9 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon 5DS. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that A9 trails behind the 5DS: Imaging
  If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Canon 5DS. If not, we recommend the Sony A9.