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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(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
  • Announced October 2005
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds
  • New Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Renewed by Canon G15
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon G12, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and G12 (10MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and G12 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was brought out 6 years before the G12 which is a fairly sizable 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 G12 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1Ds MII grades vs the G12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon G12

 1Ds MII G12 

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 G12 1Ds MII 
ReleasedJanuary 2011October 2005Newer by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Canon G12

 1Ds MII G12 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII has outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon G12 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds MII versus the G12.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and G12 is 50 and 83 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and G12.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will render extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G12 as a Portrait photography camera
67
manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography factors
Canon G12 Street photography factors
51
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others (1,565g)
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography details
Canon G12 Travel photography details
51
environment sealing
resolution is good (17MP)
heavier than others (1,565g)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (370 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography details
Canon G12 Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging features
Canon G12 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
60
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (401g)
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Canon G12
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IICanon PowerShot G12
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Canon PowerShot G12
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2005-10-11 2011-01-19
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4992 x 3328 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565g (3.45 pounds) 401g (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 47
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.2
DXO Low light score 1480 161
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $12,000 $600