Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D1 (3MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and D1 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds was launched 2 years after the D1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1Ds grades against the D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds & Nikon D1. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Nikon D1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds features external 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 Nikon D1 has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds against the D1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D1 is 50 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and D1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 1Ds provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.