Canon 1Ds MII vs Leica X1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Leica X1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and X1 (12MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and X1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was manufactured 5 years before the X1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1Ds MII scores versus the X1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Leica X1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Leica X1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII has got 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 Leica X1 has specifications of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1Ds MII versus Leica X1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MII and the X1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and X1 is 50 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and X1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will give you more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.