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 5D
VS
Sensor area
852 mm²
EOS-1Ds852 mm²
EOS 5D- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1Ds and EOS 5D 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-1DsMetricEOS 5D
11 MPEffective pixels12.7 MP
35.8 × 23.8Sensor35.8 × 23.8
8.8 µmPixel pitch8.19 µm
77.46 µm²Pixel area67.09 µm²
1.29 MP/cm²Pixel density1.49 MP/cm²
1.01Crop factor1.01
—Maximum video—
1,585 gWeight895 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BP-511A 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 and EOS 5D have the same sensor area. The EOS 5D has the lighter body. The EOS 5D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 5D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 5D
Released in 2005, EOS 5D has about 852 mm² of sensor area, 12.7 MP effective resolution, and a 895 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.