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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Canon EOS 50D front
Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2002
  • Refreshed by Canon 1Ds MII
Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Replaced the Canon 40D
  • Renewed by Canon 60D
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 1Ds and Canon 50D, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and 50D (15MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and 50D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds was introduced 6 years earlier than the 50D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1Ds scores vs the 50D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 50D

 1Ds 50D 

Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Canon 1Ds

 50D 1Ds 
ReleasedOctober 2008December 2002Fresher by 71 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k120kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon 50D

 1Ds 50D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds offers physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Canon 50D has proportions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds against the 50D.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and 50D is 50 and 57 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and 50D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 50D will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 1Ds is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography info
Canon 50D Portrait photography info
55
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (11 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds
Street photography with Canon 50D
44
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography information
Canon 50D Sports photography information
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography information
Canon 50D Travel photography information
30
more heavy than average in class (1,585 grams)
sensor resolution low (11MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 50D as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 50D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Canon 50D
 Canon EOS-1DsCanon EOS 50D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Canon EOS 50D
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2002-12-17 2008-10-30
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 11MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4064 x 2704 4752 x 3168
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 120k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT liquid-crystal color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lb) 822 gr (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 954 696
Other
Battery life - 800 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-511A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $9,000 $996