Reasons to choose EOS-1Ds Mark II
Released in 2004, EOS-1Ds Mark II has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 16.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
vs Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1Ds Mark II864 mm²
EOS-1Ds Mark III- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS-1Ds Mark III 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-1Ds Mark IIMetricEOS-1Ds Mark III
16.7 MPEffective pixels21.1 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
7.19 µmPixel pitch6.4 µm
51.74 µm²Pixel area40.95 µm²
1.93 MP/cm²Pixel density2.44 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
—Maximum video—
1,565 gWeight1,385 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD cardStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SDHC Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-4L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery 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 Mark II and EOS-1Ds Mark III have the same sensor area. The EOS-1Ds Mark III has the lighter body. The EOS-1Ds Mark III has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1Ds Mark III is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS-1Ds Mark III
Released in 2007, EOS-1Ds Mark III has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 21.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,385 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.