Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS-1Ds | EOS-1D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.9 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 |
| Spec | EOS-1Ds | EOS-1D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £150 | |
| Released | 2002 | 2001 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | 4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop) | |
| Resolution | 11MP | 4MP | ↓ |
| Autofocus | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps continuous | 8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots per charge | ~1200 shots per charge | ↑ |
| Weight | 1270g (body only) | 1225g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | 2.0" fixed LCD | 2.0" fixed LCD | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | CompactFlash Type I/II | CompactFlash Type I/II |
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