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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 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
  • Revealed October 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon 1 V3, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and 1 V3 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was unveiled 9 years earlier than the 1 V3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1Ds MII matches up against the 1 V3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon 1 V3

 1Ds MII 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 1 V3 1Ds MII 
IntroducedMarch 2014October 2005More recent by 102 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon 1 V3

 1Ds MII 1 V3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII has outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon 1 V3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the 1 V3.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and 1 V3 is 50 and 87 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and 1 V3.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds MII having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will produce extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
67
you can focus manually
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
69
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
51
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography features
51
weather proofing
good resolution (17MP)
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (310 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography factors
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
small screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
35
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon 1 V3
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon 1 V3
Type Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2005-10-11 2014-03-13
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4992 x 3328 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 171
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon 1
Number of lenses 250 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options External Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 lbs) 381g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 52
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 10.7
DXO Low light rating 1480 384
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $12,000 $997