Canon 1Ds MII vs Canon G3 X

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon G3 X, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the G3 X (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and G3 X (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MII was revealed 10 years prior to the G3 X and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1Ds MII matches up versus the G3 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Canon PowerShot G3 X. The full galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Canon G3 X Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII has physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Canon G3 X has dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Canon G3 X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MII and the G3 X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and G3 X is 50 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and G3 X.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G3 X will provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be behind in sensor innovation.