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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced June 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D MII N
Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Refreshed by Canon 1Ds MIII
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and 1Ds MII (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was brought out 16 months before the 1Ds MII making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1D MII grades vs the 1Ds MII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 1D MII 1Ds MII 

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

 1Ds MII 1D MII 
IntroducedOctober 2005June 2004More recent by 16 months

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

 1D MII 1Ds MII 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2"2"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII has outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Canon 1Ds MII has measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII versus the 1Ds MII.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and 1Ds MII is 50 and 50 respectively.

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

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and 1Ds MII.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon 1Ds MII will give extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
67
manual focus
decent MP (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII Street photography details
Canon 1Ds MII Street photography details
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,565g)
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Sports photography camera
Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII Travel photography highlights
Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography highlights
29
more heavy than average in class (1,565g)
low megapixels (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
weather sealing
decent MP (17MP)
heavier than average (1,565 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography info
Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent MP (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging info
Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging info
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1Ds MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Canon 1Ds MII
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IICanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2004-06-14 2005-10-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4992 x 3328
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External External
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) 1565 gr (3.45 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 score 66 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.3
DXO Low light score 1003 1480
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots 1 2
Price at release $6,500 $12,000