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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds front
Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X II
Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released December 2002
  • Successor is Canon 1Ds MII
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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 1D X versus Canon 1Ds, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and 1Ds (11MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D X was revealed 8 years later than the 1Ds and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1D X grades versus the 1Ds with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 1D X 1Ds 
ReleasedOctober 2011December 2002More recent by 108 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k120kSharper display (+920k dot)

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

 1Ds 1D X 

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

 1D X 1Ds 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X offers outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Canon 1Ds has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D X against the 1Ds.

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds size comparison

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

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

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and 1Ds.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 1D X to provide greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 1D X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography details
Canon 1Ds Portrait photography details
78
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (11MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography highlights
Canon 1Ds Street photography highlights
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
44
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,585g)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography advice
Canon 1Ds Sports photography advice
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,120 per charge)
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (11MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1Ds as a Travel photography camera
48
environment proofing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (1,120 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
30
more heavy than average in class (1,585 grams)
low MP (11MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography details
Canon 1Ds Landscape photography details
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,120 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (11MP)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Vlogging camera
Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
28
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1Ds Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Canon 1Ds
 Canon EOS-1D XCanon EOS-1Ds
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1Ds
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2011-10-18 2002-12-17
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 11MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4064 x 2704
Highest native ISO 51200 1250
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 45
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF
Amount of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 120k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual External
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 1585 gr (3.49 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 11.0
DXO Low light rating 2786 954
Other
Battery life 1120 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $5,299 $9,000