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

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

76
Winner

Canon EOS-1Ds

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1Ds

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.76x
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Sensor cleaning
 Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos
Storage slots
 More storage slots
2
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
Storage slots
 More storage slots
2

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II vs the Canon EOS-1Ds.
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Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.0"
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 More than 50% larger 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
Overall image quality Better image quality 80.0 vs 74.0
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 Around 10% better image quality
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.76x vs 0.70x
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 Around 20% larger viewfinder
Color depth Better color depth 24 bits vs 23.3 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.7 more bits of color
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 1,663 ISO vs 1,480 ISO
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 The EOS-1Ds has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
True resolution Higher true resolution 21 MP vs 16.6 MP
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 Capture around 30% more detail in your photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 4 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Weight Lighter 1,385 g vs 1,565 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Size Slightly smaller 150x160x80 mm vs 156x158x80 mm
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
59 vs 76
Explain scores
Canon EOS-1Ds Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:0.70x
EOS-1Ds:0.76x
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
2
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-1Ds Mark II:1,565 g
EOS-1Ds:1,385 g
Size Large Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:156x158x80 mm
EOS-1Ds:150x160x80 mm
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
3,200 ISO
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Movie format Do not shoot movies Help
No movies
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:4 fps
EOS-1Ds:5 fps

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Screen size Very small screens Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:2.0"
EOS-1Ds:3.0"

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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
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Slightly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1Ds
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,620 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1Ds
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1Ds
Nikon D3

Nikon D3

Pro DSLR
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1Ds
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS-1Ds
Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Pro DSLR
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Autofocus Focuses automatically
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the EOS-1D Mark III vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS-1D Mark III vs the EOS-1Ds
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Cross type focus points Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1Ds

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$5,000 - $5,930 body only
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Viewfinder size Much smaller viewfinder
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS-1D Mark IV vs the EOS-1Ds
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
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Viewfinder size Smaller viewfinder
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS-1Ds
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Viewfinder size Smaller viewfinder
Compare the D3X vs the EOS-1Ds
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Viewfinder size Smaller viewfinder
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the D800 vs the EOS-1Ds
Nikon D4

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,999 - $6,000 body only
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Viewfinder size Smaller viewfinder
True resolution Lower true resolution
Compare the D4 vs the EOS-1Ds

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