Canon 1Ds MII vs Sigma fp L

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Sigma fp L, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and fp L (61MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MII was brought out 16 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1Ds MII matches up versus the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MII has exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Canon 1Ds MII versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MII against the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and fp L is 50 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and fp L.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sigma fp L to give greater detail having its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.