Clicky

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D

Portability
50
Imaging
51
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Canon EOS 5D front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D 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
  • Later Model is Canon 1Ds MII
Canon 5D
(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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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).

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon 5D

 1Ds 5D 

Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 1Ds

 5D 1Ds 
RevealedNovember 2005December 2002Newer by 35 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k120kClearer display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon 5D

 1Ds 5D 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D size comparison

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

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 5D as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography highlights
Canon 5D Street photography highlights
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,585 grams)
low max ISO (1,250)
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Sports photography camera
Canon 5D as a Sports photography camera
46
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Canon 5D
30
more heavy than average (1,585 grams)
megapixel count low (11MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography info
Canon 5D Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
low max ISO (1,250)
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
Canon 5D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon 1Ds vs Canon 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Canon 5D
 Canon EOS-1DsCanon EOS 5D
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