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-1Ds
VS
Sensor area
548 mm²
EOS-1D852 mm²
EOS-1Ds- Area ratio
- 1.55:1
- Absolute difference
- 304 mm²
- Relative difference
- 55.4%
The EOS-1Ds has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1DMetricEOS-1Ds
4.1 MPEffective pixels11 MP
28.7 × 19.1Sensor35.8 × 23.8
11.56 µmPixel pitch8.8 µm
133.7 µm²Pixel area77.46 µm²
0.75 MP/cm²Pixel density1.29 MP/cm²
1.26Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight1,585 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-Ion Li-ion 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-1Ds has the larger sensor area. The EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds have the same body weight. The EOS-1Ds has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1Ds is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS-1Ds
Released in 2002, EOS-1Ds has about 852 mm² of sensor area, 11 MP effective resolution, and a 1,585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.