Canon 1Ds vs Leica S2

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and S2 is 50 and 52 respectively.

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.