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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D1 front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2002
  • Successor is Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced November 2000
  • Renewed by Nikon D1X
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D1

 1Ds D1 
IntroducedDecember 2002November 2000Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Canon 1Ds

 D1 1Ds 
Screen resolution130k120kCrisper screen (+10k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D1

 1Ds D1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2"2"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 size comparison

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

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds
Portrait photography with Nikon D1
55
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (11MP)
50
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds
Street photography with Nikon D1
44
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,585 grams)
max ISO too low (1,250)
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds
Sports photography with Nikon D1
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D1 as a Travel photography camera
30
heavier than competition in class (1,585 grams)
megapixel count low (11MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
28
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
max ISO too low (1,250)
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D1
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon D1
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2002-12-17 2000-11-27
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 11MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4064 x 2704 2000 x 1312
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 120k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585g (3.49 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $9,000 $5,130