Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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- 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
- Released October 2005
- Superseded the Canon 1Ds
- Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the D4s (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1Ds MII was unveiled 9 years prior to the D4s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1Ds MII scores vs the D4s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Nikon D4s. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Nikon D4s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D4s
1Ds MII | D4s |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1Ds MII
D4s | 1Ds MII | |||
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Released | February 2014 | October 2005 | More modern by 101 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D4s
1Ds MII | D4s | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII has outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D4s has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D4s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the D4s.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and D4s.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 1Ds MII to provide you with more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D4s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D4s |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2005-10-11 | 2014-02-24 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 4928 x 3280 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 grams (3.45 lb) | 1350 grams (2.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1480 | 3074 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 3020 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL18a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | CompactFlash, XQD |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Launch price | $12,000 | $6,498 |