Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 11MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1250
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2002
- Successor is Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced February 2015
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D810A (36MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1Ds was announced 13 years before the D810A and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1Ds grades vs the D810A for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds and Nikon D810A. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D810A
1Ds | D810A |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 1Ds
D810A | 1Ds | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | December 2002 | Fresher by 147 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 120k | Crisper screen (+1109k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D810A
1Ds | D810A | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds features external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).
Check the Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds against the D810A.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D810A is 50 and 55 respectively.
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and D810A.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D810A to result in more detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon D810A | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon D810A |
Class | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2002-12-17 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 11 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 120 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
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/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | External | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) | 880 grams (1.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 954 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1200 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Retail price | $9,000 | $3,800 |