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Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Canon PowerShot A490 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2002
  • Later Model is Canon 1Ds MII
Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the A490 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the 1Ds (Full frame) and A490 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1Ds was launched 8 years prior to the A490 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Canon A490 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1Ds scores vs the A490 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon A490

 1Ds A490 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution120k115kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon 1Ds

 A490 1Ds 
LaunchedJanuary 2010December 2002Newer by 85 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon A490

 1Ds A490 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds offers external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Canon A490 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds versus the A490.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and A490 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and A490.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography features
Canon A490 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (11 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography highlights
Canon A490 Street photography highlights
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography features
Canon A490 Sports photography features
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (11 megapixels)
16
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography advice
Canon A490 Travel photography advice
30
more heavy than competition in class (1,585 grams)
low megapixels (11 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography info
Canon A490 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (11MP)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging features
Canon A490 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon A490 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Canon A490
 Canon EOS-1DsCanon PowerShot A490
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Canon PowerShot A490
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2002-12-17 2010-01-05
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4064 x 2704 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 5
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 120k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 954 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Retail price $9,000 $99