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EOS 5DS vs A6100
Quick take: The EOS 5DS has the highest resolution at 51MP; the EOS 5DS is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 5DSCanon · 2015 | A6100Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £337 usedBest | £649 |
| Sensor | 50.6MP full-frame CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.6MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder with EOS iTR face / colour tracking; contrast AF with face tracking in live view | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA)Best | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 930g (with battery) | 396g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 152 × 116.4 × 76.4mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic, PC sync, N3 remote | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 5DS
A6100
Portrait
6.4/10
6.7/10
Street
4.6/10
7.3/10
Travel
4.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
5.1/10
Documentary
4.1/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.5/10
Landscape
5.6/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
6.9/10
Casual
2.8/10
6.4/10
Food
4.8/10
6.2/10
Macro
4.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.1/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.9/10
Filmmaking
—
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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