Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 5D MIV

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 5D MIV, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MII was introduced 12 years earlier than the 5D MIV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1Ds MII matches up against the 5D MIV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII features external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 5D MIV has specifications of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds MII against the 5D MIV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and 5D MIV is 50 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and 5D MIV.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 5D MIV to render extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.