Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D810A

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D810A, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D810A (36MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MII was brought out 10 years earlier than the D810A and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1Ds MII matches up against the D810A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Nikon D810A. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII offers 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) while the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Check the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D810A in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the D810A.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D810A is 50 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and D810A.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D810A to show greater detail having its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.