Canon 1Ds vs Samsung NX5
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Canon 1Ds vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2002
- Updated by Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1Ds versus Samsung NX5, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe 1Ds was revealed 8 years before the NX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1Ds scores vs the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Samsung NX5
| 1Ds | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon 1Ds
| NX5 | 1Ds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | December 2002 | Newer by 90 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 120k | Crisper screen (+110k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Samsung NX5
| 1Ds | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon 1Ds vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds has outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds against the NX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and NX5 is 50 and 80 respectively.
Canon 1Ds vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and NX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX5 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 1Ds vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1Ds | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2002-12-17 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 11 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4064 x 2704 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 250 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 120k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1585 grams (3.49 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 954 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $9,000 | $499 |
