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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(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
  • Revealed December 2002
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D4s (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1Ds was brought out 12 years earlier than the D4s which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1Ds grades vs the D4s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D4s

 1Ds D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1Ds

 D4s 1Ds 
ReleasedFebruary 2014December 2002More modern by 136 months
Screen sizing3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k120kSharper screen (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D4s

 1Ds D4s 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds provides exterior 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 D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds against the D4s.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and D4s.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D4s to provide greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography factors
Nikon D4s Portrait photography factors
55
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (11 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography info
Nikon D4s Street photography info
44
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,585g)
max ISO too low (1,250)
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography details
Nikon D4s Sports photography details
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (11 megapixels)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (3,020 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Nikon D4s
30
more heavy than competition in class (1,585 grams)
low MP (11 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
better than average battery (3,020 shots)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography features
Nikon D4s Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (11MP)
max ISO too low (1,250)
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (3,020 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds
Vlogging with Nikon D4s
9
no video
28
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D4s
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon D4s
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2002-12-17 2014-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4064 x 2704 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 1250 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 120k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lb) 1350 gr (2.98 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 89
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.3
DXO Low light score 954 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $9,000 $6,498