Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2Xs

Following is a thorough review of the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the D2Xs (12MP) is fairly close but the 1Ds (Full frame) and D2Xs (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds was introduced 4 years prior to the D2Xs which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 1Ds scores vs the D2Xs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds & Nikon D2Xs. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds has outer measurements 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 D2Xs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1Ds compared to the D2Xs.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds and D2Xs.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D2Xs will result in more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be behind in sensor tech.