Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D3000

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon D3000, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D3000 (10MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was launched 5 years before the D3000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1Ds MII scores against the D3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Nikon D3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Nikon D3000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII provides outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has sizing of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon D3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds MII versus the D3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D3000 is 50 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and D3000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.