Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90
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Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed December 2002
- New Model is Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
- Announced July 2010
Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the X90 (12MP) is very well matched but the 1Ds (Full frame) and X90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 1Ds was unveiled 8 years before the X90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1Ds scores versus the X90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds & Pentax X90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Pentax X90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Pentax X90
1Ds | X90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Canon 1Ds
X90 | 1Ds | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | December 2002 | More modern by 91 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 120k | Clearer display (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Pentax X90
1Ds | X90 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds comes with exterior 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) whilst the Pentax X90 has sizing of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds compared to the X90.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and X90 is 50 and 69 respectively.
Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and X90.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax X90 will give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 1Ds vs Pentax X90 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Pentax X90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS-1Ds | Pentax X90 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2002-12-17 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Large SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 11 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 120k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.10 m |
Flash options | External | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1585g (3.49 lbs) | 428g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") |
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 model | - | D-L106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $9,000 | $350 |