Canon EOS-1Ds vs Pentax K-S2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS-1DsK-S2
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-S1
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
      MSRP$799/£649 (with 18-50mm WR lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels11 Megapixel20.42 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels11 Megapixel20.12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,250100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      ProcessorPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution4064 x 27045472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions2032 x 13524224 x 2816, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Good, better, best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      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, Single-Servo AF
      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
      Optics Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Lens MountCanon EFPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution120k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.4 fps
      Flash Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual flash
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3 shots at 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      DxO Low Light ISO954
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.0
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control N3 connector wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Dimensions156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15")91 x 123 x 73 mm (3.58 x 4.84 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5"
      Package Weight2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Battery PackD-LI109
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS-1Ds Pentax K-S2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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