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 5D Mark II
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1Ds Mark II864 mm²
EOS 5D Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS 5D 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 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1Ds Mark IIMetricEOS 5D Mark II
16.7 MPEffective pixels21 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
7.19 µmPixel pitch6.41 µm
51.74 µm²Pixel area41.14 µm²
1.93 MP/cm²Pixel density2.43 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
—Maximum video—
1,565 gWeight850 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD cardStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion NB-4L battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E6 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 5D Mark II have the same sensor area. The EOS 5D Mark II has the lighter body. The EOS 5D Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 5D Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 5D Mark II
Released in 2008, EOS 5D Mark II has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 21 MP effective resolution, and a 850 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.