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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 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
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon 1 S1, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is very close but the 1Ds (Full frame) and 1 S1 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds was unveiled 11 years before the 1 S1 and that 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 Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1Ds scores versus the 1 S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon 1 S1

 1Ds 1 S1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon 1Ds

 1 S1 1Ds 
IntroducedJune 2013December 2002Fresher by 127 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k120kSharper display (+340k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon 1 S1

 1Ds 1 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds enjoys physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds versus the 1 S1.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and 1 S1 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds and 1 S1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds will provide you with greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (11MP)
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography factors
44
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,585g)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (197 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (11 megapixels)
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography details
30
more heavy than average (1,585g)
MP count low (11MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors (197g)
has built in flash
bad battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (11 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds
Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
9
no video recording
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (197 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon 1 S1
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon 1 S1
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon 1 S1
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2002-12-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4064 x 2704 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1250 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 135
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon 1
Total lenses 250 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 120 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 56
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.1
DXO Low light score 954 397
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $9,000 $231