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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(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
Nikon D810A
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D810A

 1Ds D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 1Ds

 D810A 1Ds 
IntroducedFebruary 2015December 2002Fresher by 147 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1229k120kCrisper screen (+1109k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D810A

 1Ds D810A 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D810A is 50 and 55 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds
Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
55
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (11MP)
85
manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography information
Nikon D810A Street photography information
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,585 grams)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography advice
Nikon D810A Sports photography advice
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Nikon D810A
30
heavier than average in class (1,585 grams)
sensor resolution low (11MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
good battery (1,200 per charge)
environment proof
great MP (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography features
Nikon D810A Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
low maximum ISO (1,250)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging details
Nikon D810A Vlogging details
9
no video recording
30
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D810A
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