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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1Ds
vs Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
VS
Sensor area
852 mm²
EOS-1Ds864 mm²
EOS-1Ds Mark II- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 12 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.4%
The EOS-1Ds Mark II 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1DsMetricEOS-1Ds Mark II
11 MPEffective pixels16.7 MP
35.8 × 23.8Sensor36 × 24
8.8 µmPixel pitch7.19 µm
77.46 µm²Pixel area51.74 µm²
1.29 MP/cm²Pixel density1.93 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight1,565 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-4L 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 has the larger sensor area. The EOS-1Ds Mark II has the lighter body. The EOS-1Ds Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1Ds Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
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.