Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
- Revealed November 2005
- Newer Model is Canon 5D MII

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon 1Ds versus Canon 5D, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the 5D (13MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

The 1Ds was introduced 3 years earlier than the 5D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1Ds matches up versus the 5D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds & Canon EOS 5D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Canon 5D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 5D
1Ds | 5D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 1Ds
5D | 1Ds | |||
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Revealed | November 2005 | ![]() | December 2002 | Newer by 35 months |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 120k | Clearer display (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon 5D
1Ds | 5D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds comes with exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Canon 5D has measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1Ds versus Canon 5D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds vs the 5D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and 5D is 50 and 55 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and 5D.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 5D to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Canon EOS 5D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds | Canon EOS 5D |
Class | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2002-12-17 | 2005-11-12 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 11 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 4368 x 2912 |
Max native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 250 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 120 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
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 | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | External |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1585 gr (3.49 pounds) | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 954 | 1368 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 800 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-511A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $9,000 | $2,780 |