Canon 1D vs Canon 5D

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 1D and Canon 5D, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 5D (13MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 5D (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D was launched 4 years before the 5D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D scores versus the 5D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D and Canon EOS 5D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery and Canon 5D Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Canon 5D has measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D and Canon 5D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D vs the 5D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and 5D is 50 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and 5D.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon 5D will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.