Reasons to choose EOS-1D
Released in 2001, EOS-1D has about 548 mm² of sensor area, 4.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D
vs Canon EOS-1D Mark II
VS
Sensor area
548 mm²
EOS-1D548 mm²
EOS-1D Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1D and EOS-1D Mark II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1DMetricEOS-1D Mark II
4.1 MPEffective pixels8.2 MP
28.7 × 19.1Sensor28.7 × 19.1
11.56 µmPixel pitch8.18 µm
133.7 µm²Pixel area66.85 µm²
0.75 MP/cm²Pixel density1.5 MP/cm²
1.26Crop factor1.26
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight1,565 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-E3 Ni-MH battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D and EOS-1D Mark II have the same sensor area. The EOS-1D Mark II has the lighter body. The EOS-1D Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS-1D Mark II
Released in 2004, EOS-1D Mark II has about 548 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.