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 A6400
Quick take: The A6400 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS-1Ds is the most affordable.
16 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.
A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS-1DsCanon · 2002 | A6400Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200Best | £749 |
| Sensor | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 11.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | — | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 3fps continuous | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF trackingBest |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots per chargeBest | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1270g (body only) | 403g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 155.6 × 117.8 × 79.9mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" fixed LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CompactFlash Type I/II | Single SD UHS-I |
| 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
A6400
Portrait
5.1/10
6.7/10
Street
3.6/10
7.3/10
Travel
3.5/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
4.6/10
5.6/10
Documentary
3.6/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
6.9/10
Landscape
4.2/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
7.4/10
Casual
1.9/10
5.8/10
Food
3.5/10
6.1/10
Macro
3.2/10
5.2/10
Architecture
4.0/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.0/10
Filmmaking
—
5.1/10
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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