Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1Ds MII

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 1D MIV versus Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the 1Ds MII (17MP) is very similar but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and 1Ds MII (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 4 years later than the 1Ds MII and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1D MIV grades vs the 1Ds MII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Canon 1Ds MII Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIV comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Canon 1Ds MII has measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MIV versus Canon 1Ds MII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MIV compared to the 1Ds MII.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and 1Ds MII is 51 and 50 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIV and 1Ds MII.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIV because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer 1D MIV provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.