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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2002
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4s
  • Successor is Nikon D6
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D5 (21MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 1Ds was released 14 years prior to the D5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1Ds scores against the D5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D5

 1Ds D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1Ds

 D5 1Ds 
ReleasedJanuary 2016December 2002Newer by 158 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k120kCrisper display (+2239k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D5

 1Ds D5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds comes with exterior dimensions 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 D5 has measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds compared to the D5.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and D5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D5 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography details
Nikon D5 Portrait photography details
55
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (11MP)
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Street photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Street photography camera
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,585g)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds
Sports photography with Nikon D5
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (3,780 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Nikon D5
30
heavier than competition (1,585 grams)
megapixel count low (11MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
good battery life (3,780 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography features
Nikon D5 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (3,780 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D5 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon D5
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2002-12-17 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 11MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4064 x 2704 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 1250 102400
Max enhanced ISO - 3280000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 120k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 pounds) 1415 grams (3.12 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 88
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.3
DXO Low light score 954 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $9,000 $6,500