Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds
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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2011
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Replaced the Canon 1000D
- Successor is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 11MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1250
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2002
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MII

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon 1100D and Canon 1Ds, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the 1Ds (11MP) is relatively well matched but the 1100D (APS-C) and 1Ds (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The 1100D was revealed 8 years after the 1Ds which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1100D matches up versus the 1Ds with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1100D & Canon EOS-1Ds. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery & Canon 1Ds Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon 1Ds
1100D | 1Ds | |||
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Introduced | April 2011 | ![]() | December 2002 | Newer by 102 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 120k | Sharper screen (+110k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 1100D
1Ds | 1100D |
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Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon 1Ds
1100D | 1Ds | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1100D comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Canon 1Ds has specifications of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon 1100D and Canon 1Ds in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1100D and the 1Ds.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and 1Ds is 67 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and 1Ds.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1100D having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon 1100D will give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent 1100D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1Ds Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Canon EOS-1Ds | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 1100D | Canon EOS-1Ds |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-04-13 | 2002-12-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 11MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4064 x 2704 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1250 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 45 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Available lenses | 326 | 250 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 120 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | External |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495g (1.09 lbs) | 1585g (3.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light score | 755 | 954 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E10 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $9,000 |