Canon
EOS-1Ds Mark II
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Nikon
D2Xs

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

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Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Color depth
 Great color depth
23.3 bits
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.70x
True resolution
 High true resolution
16.6 MP
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder coverage
 Great viewfinder coverage
100%
Storage slots
 More storage slots
2
Nikon D2Xs

47
Runner-up

Nikon D2Xs

Reasons to buy the Nikon D2Xs

Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Viewfinder coverage
 Great viewfinder coverage
100%
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 74.0 vs 59.0
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 Around 30% better image quality
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1,480 ISO vs 489 ISO
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 The EOS-1Ds Mark II has excellent image quality 1.6 f-stops higher ISO than the D2Xs
Color depth Better color depth 23.3 bits vs 22.2 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.1 more bits of color
Sensor size Much larger sensor Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 23.7x15.7mm
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 Around 2.5x larger sensor
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.70x vs 0.57x
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 More than 50% larger viewfinder
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.3 EV vs 10.9 EV
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 0.4 f-stops more dynamic range
True resolution Higher true resolution 16.6 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture around 40% more detail in your photos
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.4"
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 Around 10% thinner
Size Slightly smaller 156x158x80 mm vs 158x150x86 mm
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Nikon D2Xs
Screen size Much larger screen 2.5" vs 2.0"
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 Around 30% larger screen
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Lens availability More lenses available 169 lenses vs 125 lenses
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 Around 40% more lenses available
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 4 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Weight Significantly lighter 1,200 g vs 1,565 g
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 More than 20% lighter
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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 47
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Nikon D2Xs Nikon D2Xs
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
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
D2Xs:1,200 g
Live view No live view Help
Preview with viewfinder
Size Large Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:156x158x80 mm
D2Xs:158x150x86 mm
Screen size Very small screens Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:2.0"
D2Xs:2.5"
Light sensitivity (boost) Poor boost ISO Help
3,200 ISO
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:230k dots
D2Xs:235k dots
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,600 ISO
D2Xs:800 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
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:11.3 EV
D2Xs:10.9 EV
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:4 fps
D2Xs:5 fps

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:16.6 MP
D2Xs:12.2 MP
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:74.0
D2Xs:59.0
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,480 ISO
D2Xs:489 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$1,047 with 55-200mm lens
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Dynamic range Has significantly wider dynamic range
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the D90 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D90 vs the D2Xs
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
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D7000 vs the D2Xs
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
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D2Xs
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,649 body only
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the D700 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D700 vs the D2Xs
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
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D3 vs the D2Xs
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D5100 vs the D2Xs
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
Movie format Records higher quality movies
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 D2Xs

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Worse image quality
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 size Much larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Nikon D2Xs Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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Nikon D2X

Pro DSLR
Weather sealed No weather sealing
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the D2X vs the D2Xs
Nikon D300S

Nikon D300S

Pro DSLR

$1,690 - $1,700 body only

$2,547 - $4,295 with 18-200mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Compare the D300S vs the D2Xs
Nikon D300

Nikon D300

Pro DSLR

$1,000 body only
Screen size Much larger screen
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the D300 vs the D2Xs
Nikon D200

Nikon D200

Pro DSLR

$1,300 body only
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Viewfinder coverage Much less viewfinder coverage
Compare the D200 vs the D2Xs

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