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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 90D front
Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(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  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds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
Canon 90D
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 90D

 1Ds MII 90D 

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 1Ds MII

 90D 1Ds MII 
AnnouncedAugust 2019October 2005Newer by 168 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 90D

 1Ds MII 90D 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography details
Canon 90D Portrait photography details
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
83
manual focus
great MP (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography information
Canon 90D Street photography information
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,565 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography details
Canon 90D Sports photography details
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great MP (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography factors
Canon 90D Travel photography factors
51
environment sealing
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (1,565 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
78
better than average battery pack (1,300 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great MP (33MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography highlights
Canon 90D Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
great MP (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging factors
Canon 90D Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon 90D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Canon 90D
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IICanon EOS 90D
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