Canon 1Ds MII vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly close but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was revealed 7 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 1Ds MII grades against the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should 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") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and SP-620 UZ is 50 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will result in greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.