Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed October 2005
- Old Model is Canon 1Ds
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Announced February 2020
- Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Replaced the Canon T7i

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon T8i, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and T8i (24MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and T8i (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

The 1Ds MII was introduced 15 years before the T8i which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1Ds MII scores against the T8i in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Canon T8i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon T8i
1Ds MII | T8i |
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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon 1Ds MII
T8i | 1Ds MII | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | October 2005 | More modern by 174 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon T8i
1Ds MII | T8i | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in 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 T8i has proportions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon T8i in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the T8i.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and T8i is 50 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and T8i.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon T8i will result in more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon T8i Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel T8i |
Also called as | - | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs |
Class | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-10-11 | 2020-02-12 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Number of lenses | 250 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 7.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | External | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 lb) | 515g (1.14 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" 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 | - | 800 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch price | $12,000 | $750 |