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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds front
Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D MIII
Canon 1Ds
(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
  • Launched December 2002
  • New Model is Canon 1Ds MII
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 1D MII N versus Canon 1Ds, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and 1Ds (11MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 1Ds (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was launched 2 years later than the 1Ds and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D MII N matches up against the 1Ds with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon 1Ds

 1D MII N 1Ds 
LaunchedAugust 2005December 2002More recent by 33 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k120kCrisper screen (+110k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 1D MII N

 1Ds 1D MII N 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Canon 1Ds

 1D MII N 1Ds 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N features outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Canon 1Ds has dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the 1Ds.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and 1Ds is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and 1Ds.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon 1Ds will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1D MII N should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII N
Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
55
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (11MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography highlights
Canon 1Ds Street photography highlights
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565g)
44
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,585g)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography advice
Canon 1Ds Sports photography advice
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography information
Canon 1Ds Travel photography information
29
more heavy than competition in class (1,565g)
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
30
more heavy than average in class (1,585g)
megapixel count low (11MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography advice
Canon 1Ds Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
has dual storage slots
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging advice
Canon 1Ds Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Canon 1Ds
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NCanon EOS-1Ds
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Canon EOS-1Ds
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-08-22 2002-12-17
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 11 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4064 x 2704
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 120k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External External
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 pounds) 1585g (3.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.0
DXO Low light rating 975 954
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $5,900 $9,000