Canon
EOS-1D Mark IV
 vs
Canon
EOS-1Ds Mark II

Updated (October, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS 1D X vs Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

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"Highly detailed 16MP images in a wide range of condition"
dpreview.com | talking about the EOS-1D Mark IV's image-quality
"Superb build quality with magnesium alloy body and environmental sealing"
dpreview.com | talking about the EOS-1D Mark IV's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
104 ms shutter lag
Cross type focus points
 Many cross-type focus points
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Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
102,400 ISO
Sensor cleaning
 Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

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Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.0"
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 More than 50% larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
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 4x higher resolution screen
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
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 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12 EV vs 11.3 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 4 fps
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 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The EOS-1D Mark IV's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 102,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The EOS-1D Mark IV's boost ISO is 5 f-stops better
Weight Significantly lighter 1,230 g vs 1,565 g
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 More than 20% lighter
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Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.70x vs 0.59x
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 More than 40% larger viewfinder
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-H 27.9x18.6mm
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 Around 70% larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 23.3 bits vs 22.8 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.5 more bits of color
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 1,480 ISO vs 1,320 ISO
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 The EOS-1Ds Mark II has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 16.6 MP vs 16 MP
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
71 vs 59
Explain scores
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
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Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Weight Heavy Help
EOS-1D Mark IV:1,230 g
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,565 g
Size Large Help
EOS-1D Mark IV:156x157x80 mm
EOS-1Ds Mark II:156x158x80 mm
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
EOS-1D Mark IV:16 MP
EOS-1Ds Mark II:16.6 MP
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
EOS-1D Mark IV:12,800 ISO
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,600 ISO
Screen size Very small screens Help
EOS-1D Mark IV:3.0"
EOS-1Ds Mark II:2.0"
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
74.0
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
EOS-1D Mark IV:1,320 ISO
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,480 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,130 body only

$2,875 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Slightly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,620 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1Ds

Pro DSLR

$9,135 - $9,321 body only
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
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Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Nikon D3

Nikon D3

Pro DSLR
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Competitors

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Disadvantages
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Better image quality
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Nikon D4

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,999 - $6,000 body only
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Cross type focus points Significantly fewer cross-type focus points
Shutter lag Significantly more shutter lag
Compare the D4 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Much better image quality
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Cross type focus points Significantly fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the D800 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Cross type focus points Significantly fewer cross-type focus points
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the D3X vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II.

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