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Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS 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
  • Revealed December 2002
  • New Model is Canon 1Ds MII
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is fairly close but the 1Ds (Full frame) and SX200 IS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds was announced 7 years prior to the SX200 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1Ds scores against the SX200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Canon SX200 IS

 1Ds SX200 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon 1Ds

 SX200 IS 1Ds 
ReleasedMay 2009December 2002More recent by 78 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k120kSharper display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Canon SX200 IS

 1Ds SX200 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds provides outer dimensions 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 SX200 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds compared to the SX200 IS.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and SX200 IS is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and SX200 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX200 IS will render more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography information
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (11 megapixels)
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Street photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
44
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,585 grams)
low max ISO (1,250)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography features
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (11 megapixels)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
30
more heavy than competitors (1,585g)
MP count low (11MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition (247g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (11MP)
low max ISO (1,250)
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging details
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon 1Ds vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon EOS-1DsCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2002-12-17 2009-05-14
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 11MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4064 x 2704 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range - 0cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Display resolution 120k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 954 not tested
Other
Battery model - NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $9,000 $329