Canon 1D vs Canon 90D
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Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Launched December 2001
- Replacement is Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Launched August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon 80D

Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon 1D vs Canon 90D, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 90D (33MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 90D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

The 1D was introduced 18 years earlier than the 90D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1D matches up versus the 90D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D & Canon EOS 90D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery & Canon 90D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Canon 90D
1D | 90D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 1D
90D | 1D | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | December 2001 | More recent by 215 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 120k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1D and Canon 90D
1D | 90D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D offers exterior 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 90D has proportions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 1D vs Canon 90D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1D against the 90D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and 90D is 50 and 60 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and 90D.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 90D will render extra detail using its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older 1D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D vs Canon 90D Specifications
Canon EOS-1D | Canon EOS 90D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D | Canon EOS 90D |
Category | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2001-12-13 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 548.2mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixels | 33 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2464 x 1648 | 6960 x 4640 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Cross focus points | - | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 120 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | External | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1585g (3.49 lbs) | 701g (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1300 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $4,899 | $1,199 |