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Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII

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

Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2001
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MII
Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MIII
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 1D and Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 1Ds MII (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the 1Ds MII which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D matches up against the 1Ds MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 1D 1Ds MII 

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

 1Ds MII 1D 
AnnouncedOctober 2005December 2001More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution230k120kCrisper screen (+110k dot)

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

 1D 1Ds MII 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2"2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D enjoys outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 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).

Contrast the Canon 1D and Canon 1Ds MII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D against the 1Ds MII.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and 1Ds MII is 50 and 50 respectively.

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

Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and 1Ds MII.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1Ds MII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography advice
Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography advice
52
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (4 megapixels)
67
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D
Street photography with Canon 1Ds MII
48
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,585 grams)
51
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography factors
Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography factors
50
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (4 megapixels)
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1Ds MII as a Travel photography camera
38
environment proof
more heavy than competitors (1,585g)
low MP (4 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
weather proof
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography info
Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (4 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

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

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Canon 1Ds MII
 Canon EOS-1DCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2001-12-13 2005-10-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 2464 x 1648 4992 x 3328
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Amount of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 2"
Resolution of screen 120k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External External
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585g (3.49 lb) 1565g (3.45 lb)
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 All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 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) Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $4,899 $12,000