Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed October 2005
- Superseded the Canon 1Ds
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Announced August 2019
- Previous Model is Canon 80D

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon 90D, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and 90D (33MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and 90D (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

The 1Ds MII was introduced 15 years before the 90D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1Ds MII matches up vs the 90D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Canon EOS 90D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Canon 90D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 90D
1Ds MII | 90D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 1Ds MII
90D | 1Ds MII | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | October 2005 | Newer by 168 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 90D
1Ds MII | 90D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII features outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon 90D has sizing of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon 90D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds MII and the 90D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and 90D is 50 and 60 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and 90D.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 90D will offer extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS 90D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS 90D |
Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-10-11 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 33MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 6960 x 4640 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Cross focus points | - | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 250 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | External | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) | 701 grams (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 Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1480 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1300 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Cost at release | $12,000 | $1,199 |