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Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released October 2005
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MIII
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively comparable but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was manufactured 9 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1Ds MII grades vs the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 1Ds MII DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Canon 1Ds MII

 DP2 Quattro 1Ds MII 
RevealedFebruary 2014October 2005More modern by 101 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 1Ds MII DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII has got physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1Ds MII versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds MII against the DP2 Quattro.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and DP2 Quattro is 50 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
67
you can focus manually
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography details
51
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (1,565g)
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
48
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
51
weather proof
MP count good (17MP)
heavier than others (1,565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
59
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging features
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IISigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2005-10-11 2014-02-13
Body design Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4992 x 3328 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card -
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $12,000 $931