Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 60D

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon 60D, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 60D (18MP) is pretty comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and 60D (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was introduced 6 years prior to the 60D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 1Ds MII grades vs the 60D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Canon EOS 60D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Canon 60D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII comes with outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 60D has dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon 60D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the 60D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and 60D is 50 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and 60D.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds MII having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 60D will show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.