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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Newer Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Samsung NX11, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was brought out 6 years earlier than the NX11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1Ds MII scores vs the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Samsung NX11

 1Ds MII NX11 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 NX11 1Ds MII 
IntroducedDecember 2010October 2005Fresher by 63 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Samsung NX11

 1Ds MII NX11 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII has got external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1Ds MII versus Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds MII and the NX11.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and NX11 is 50 and 80 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and NX11.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography info
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography info
67
you can focus manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
51
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,565g)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Sports photography with Samsung NX11
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
52
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography details
Samsung NX11 Travel photography details
51
environment proof
good resolution (17MP)
heavier than competitors in class (1,565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging factors
Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
24
supports face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Samsung NX11
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IISamsung NX11
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Samsung NX11
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2005-10-11 2010-12-28
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4992 x 3328 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Samsung NX
Number of lenses 250 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 1565g (3.45 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 10.8
DXO Low light rating 1480 553
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $12,000 $626