Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS-1Ds→Canon EOS M5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

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You own

Canon

EOS-1Ds

£200

2002

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M5

£350 (+£150)

2016

✅

Strong upgrade

The EOS M5 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS-1Ds owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the EOS M5

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS-1Ds	EOS M5
Price	£200	£350
Released	2002	2016	↑
Sensor	11.1MP full-frame CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution	11MP	24MP	↑
Video	—	1080p/60p
Autofocus	45-point AF with 7 cross-type points	Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection
Burst Rate	3fps continuous	9fps	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots per charge	~295 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1270g (body only)	427g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type
Screen	2.0" fixed LCD	3.2" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	CompactFlash Type I/II	Single SD UHS-I slot

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