Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II vs Nikon D3500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS-1Ds Mark IID3500
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Nikon D3400
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark III
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($499), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($849)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels17.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4992 x 33286000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2048, 2496 x 16644496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Fine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points4511
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Shutter TypeElectronic with the CCD sensor and Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      DxO Low Light ISO1480
      DxO Color Depth23.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score74
      Video Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Dimensions156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15")124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz)365 g (0.80 lb / 12.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)14.4 x 8.6 x 5"
      Package Weight3.09 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Battery PackEN-EL14a
      Battery Life1550 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D3500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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