Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2X

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the D2X (12MP) is very well matched but the 1Ds (Full frame) and D2X (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds was announced 3 years before the D2X which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1Ds grades against the D2X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds & Nikon D2X. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Nikon D2X Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds has got outside 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 D2X has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds vs the D2X.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds and D2X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds and D2X.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D2X will give greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.