Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1X

Below, we are comparing the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and D1X (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds was launched 18 months after the D1X making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1Ds scores vs the D1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds and Nikon D1X. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds has external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D1X in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds compared to the D1X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and D1X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and D1X.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 1Ds provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.