Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 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
- Launched December 2002
- Refreshed by Canon 1Ds MII
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon AW120
1Ds | AW120 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon 1Ds
AW120 | 1Ds | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | December 2002 | More modern by 135 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 120k | Clearer display (+801k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon AW120
1Ds | AW120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon 1Ds and Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and AW120 is 50 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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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 |