Canon EOS 5D vs Canon EOS-1Ds

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5DEOS-1Ds
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.8 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels13.3 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,250
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      ProcessorDIGIC II
      Max Image Resolution4368 x 29124064 x 2704
      Other Resolutions3168 x 2112, 2496 x 16642032 x 1352
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points945
      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 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot120k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.70x
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalExternal
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      DxO Low Light ISO1368954
      DxO Color Depth22.921.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.111.0
      DxO Overall Score7163
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Dimensions152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95")156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Battery PackBP-511A
      Battery Life800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)
      Other Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS-1Ds
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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