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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 4000D front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds
  • Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 4000D, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 4000D (18MP) is very similar but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and 4000D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was launched 13 years before the 4000D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 1Ds MII grades versus the 4000D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 4000D

 1Ds MII 4000D 

Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Canon 1Ds MII

 4000D 1Ds MII 
LaunchedFebruary 2018October 2005More recent by 150 months
Display sizing2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 4000D

 1Ds MII 4000D 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII features exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 4000D has dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the 4000D.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and 4000D is 50 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and 4000D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds MII due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 4000D will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography advice
Canon 4000D Portrait photography advice
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography advice
Canon 4000D Street photography advice
51
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Sports photography with Canon 4000D
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography information
Canon 4000D Travel photography information
51
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography information
Canon 4000D Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
59
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Vlogging camera
Canon 4000D as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
28
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 4000D
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IICanon EOS 4000D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Canon EOS 4000D
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-10-11 2018-02-26
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4992 x 3328 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 lbs) 436g (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1480 not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $12,000 $293