Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3S
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 11MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1250
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Announced December 2002
- Updated by Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the D3S (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1Ds was manufactured 8 years earlier than the D3S and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1Ds matches up versus the D3S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds and Nikon D3S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D3S
| 1Ds | D3S |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Canon 1Ds
| D3S | 1Ds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | December 2002 | Fresher by 87 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 120k | Crisper display (+801k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D3S
| 1Ds | D3S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds comes with exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds versus the D3S.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D3S is 50 and 51 respectively.
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and D3S.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D3S to resolve extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 1Ds is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D3S Specifications
| Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon D3S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon D3S |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2002-12-17 | 2010-02-16 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 11 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 4256 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 1250 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 120k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | External | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1585 gr (3.49 pounds) | 1240 gr (2.73 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 954 | 3253 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 4200 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL4a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
| Card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $9,000 | $5,200 |