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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(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
Samsung MV800
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Samsung MV800

 1Ds MII MV800 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 MV800 1Ds MII 
IntroducedSeptember 2011October 2005Newer by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Samsung MV800

 1Ds MII MV800 
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).

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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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
66
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Street photography with Samsung MV800
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
51
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
more heavy than others (1,565g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MII
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
9
can't shoot video
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Samsung MV800
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IISamsung MV800
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