Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 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
- Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds
- Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- Renewed by Canon R6 II

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the R6 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

The 1Ds MII was unveiled 15 years before the R6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1Ds MII grades vs the R6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Canon EOS R6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Canon R6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon R6
1Ds MII | R6 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 1Ds MII
R6 | 1Ds MII | |||
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Released | July 2020 | ![]() | October 2005 | Newer by 179 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon R6
1Ds MII | R6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MII comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 has proportions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1Ds MII versus the R6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and R6 is 50 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and R6.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon R6 to provide you with more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon R6 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS R6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS R6 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2005-10-11 | 2020-07-09 |
Physical type | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 6072 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon RF |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 17 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 lbs) | 680g (1.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 360 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Price at release | $12,000 | $2,499 |