Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Announced October 2005
- Old Model is Canon 1Ds
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon 1Ds MII versus Samsung MV800, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and MV800 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

The 1Ds MII was revealed 6 years prior to the MV800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1Ds MII grades versus the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Samsung MV800
1Ds MII | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon 1Ds MII
MV800 | 1Ds MII | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | October 2005 | Newer by 71 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Samsung MV800
1Ds MII | MV800 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII features exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon 1Ds MII versus Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the MV800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and MV800 is 50 and 97 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and MV800.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2005-10-11 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | External | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1480 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Micro SD |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at release | $12,000 | $499 |