Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Canon EOS 4000D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Canon 4000D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 4000D
1Ds MII | 4000D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Canon 1Ds MII
4000D | 1Ds MII | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | October 2005 | More recent by 150 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 4000D
1Ds MII | 4000D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 4000D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 4000D Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS 4000D | |
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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 |