Canon
EOS-1Ds 2002
Best for Full-frame DSLR history & Canon archive collections
£200
list price · used from £102 at eBay
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EOS-1Ds vs EOS M50
Quick take: The EOS M50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS-1Ds is the most affordable; only the EOS-1Ds is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS-1Ds — Full-Frame Dslr History & Canon Archive Collections: The world's first production full-frame DSLR — the EOS-1Ds arrived in 2002 with 11MP and changed professional photography forever. Historically irreplaceable.
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Who should buy what
EOS-1Ds (2002)
is the right camera for you if…
- Collectors and historians of professional digital photography
- Canon archivists who want the full EOS-1 lineage represented
- Photography educators documenting the full-frame transition
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS-1DsCanon · 2002 | EOS M50Canon · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200Best | £350 |
| Sensor | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 11.1MP | 24.1MPBest |
| Video | — | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection |
| Burst Rate | 3fps continuous | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots per chargeBest | ~235 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1270g (body only) | 387g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 155.6 × 117.8 × 79.9mm | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type |
| Screen | 2.0" fixed LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | CompactFlash Type I/II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 1.1, FireWire | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS-1Ds
EOS M50
Portrait
5.1/10
6.1/10
Street
3.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
3.5/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
4.7/10
Documentary
3.6/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
5.4/10
Casual
1.9/10
5.5/10
Food
3.5/10
6.2/10
Macro
3.2/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.0/10
5.0/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.4/10
Filmmaking
—
4.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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