Canon 1Ds vs Nikon A900
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 11MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1250
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Released December 2002
- Later Model is Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Updated by Nikon A1000
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 1Ds and Nikon A900, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and A900 (20MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and A900 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 1Ds was released 14 years before the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1Ds scores vs the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon A900
| 1Ds | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon 1Ds
| A900 | 1Ds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | December 2002 | Fresher by 160 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 120k | Clearer display (+801k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon A900
| 1Ds | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds features outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1Ds and the A900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and A900 is 50 and 88 respectively.
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and A900.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon A900 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon A900 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2002-12-17 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 11 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 250 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 120k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | External | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 grams (3.49 lbs) | 289 grams (0.64 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 300 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $9,000 | $400 |
