Canon 1D C vs Canon 1Ds MII

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1D C versus Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the 1Ds MII (17MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1D C was launched 6 years later than the 1Ds MII and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1D C grades vs the 1Ds MII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D C & Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Canon 1Ds MII Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C provides exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Canon 1Ds MII has dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D C against the 1Ds MII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and 1Ds MII is 50 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and 1Ds MII.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 1D C to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 1D C will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.