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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(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
  • Launched December 2002
  • Refreshed by Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 1Ds and Nikon AW120, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and AW120 (16MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and AW120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds was introduced 12 years earlier than the AW120 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1Ds grades versus the AW120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon AW120

 1Ds AW120 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon 1Ds

 AW120 1Ds 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2002More modern by 135 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k120kClearer display (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon AW120

 1Ds AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds has got external 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 AW120 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1Ds and the AW120.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and AW120 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and AW120.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon AW120 will show more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (11 megapixels)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds
Street photography with Nikon AW120
44
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (11 megapixels)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography details
Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
30
more heavy than competitors in class (1,585g)
low MP (11MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (11 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
48
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging info
Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon AW120
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon Coolpix AW120
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2002-12-17 2014-02-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4064 x 2704 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 120k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash options External -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $9,000 $350