Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2
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![Canon EOS-1Ds front Canon EOS-1Ds front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-1Ds-ek-fs.jpg)
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Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 38MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1250
- No Video
- Leica L Mount
- 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
- Announced September 2008
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Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 1Ds and Leica S2, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and S2 (38MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and S2 (Medium format) use totally different sensor sizes.
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The 1Ds was released 6 years before the S2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1Ds matches up versus the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds and Leica S2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Leica S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Leica S2
1Ds | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Canon 1Ds
S2 | 1Ds | |||
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Announced | September 2008 | ![]() | December 2002 | Newer by 70 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 120k | Sharper screen (+340k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Leica S2
1Ds | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds has got physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Leica S2 has sizing of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).
Check out the Canon 1Ds and Leica S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds versus the S2.
![Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 size comparison Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1Ds-vs-Leica-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and S2 is 50 and 52 respectively.
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Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and S2.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica S2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-1Ds-vs-Leica-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1Ds-vs-Leica-S2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Leica S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds | Leica S2 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2002-12-17 | 2008-09-23 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 45 x 30mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 1,350.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 11MP | 38MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 7500 x 5000 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 1250 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Leica L |
Available lenses | 250 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 120k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.86x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 32s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1585 gr (3.49 pounds) | 1410 gr (3.11 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 954 | 824 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1000 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $9,000 | $0 |