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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Released October 2005
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds
  • Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D4
  • New Model is Nikon D5
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D4s

 1Ds MII D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D4s 1Ds MII 
ReleasedFebruary 2014October 2005More modern by 101 months
Display size3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D4s

 1Ds MII D4s 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography information
Nikon D4s Portrait photography information
67
manual focus
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
78
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography highlights
Nikon D4s Street photography highlights
51
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (1,565 grams)
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography highlights
Nikon D4s Sports photography highlights
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (3,020 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proofing
megapixel count good (17MP)
heavier than average (1,565g)
display is not selfie friendly
62
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography details
Nikon D4s Landscape photography details
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging advice
Nikon D4s Vlogging advice
9
no video
28
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D4s
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