Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
The Canon EOS-1Ds and the Sony Alpha SLT-A58 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in September 2002 and February 2013. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on a full frame (1Ds) and an APS-C (Sony A58) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 11 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 19.8 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1Ds | Sony A58 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Sony A mount lenses | |
11 MP, Full Frame Sensor | 19.8 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
no Video | 1080/60i Video | |
ISO 100-1250 | ISO 100-16000 (100-25600) | |
Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder (1440k dots) | |
2.0" LCD, 120k dots | 2.7" LCD, 460k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Tilting screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
3 shutter flaps per second | 5 shutter flaps per second | |
Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
600 shots per battery charge | 690 shots per battery charge | |
156 x 158 x 80 mm, 1265 g | 129 x 95 x 78 mm, 492 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1Ds and the Sony A58 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A58 is considerably smaller (50 percent) than the Canon 1Ds. Moreover, the Sony A58 is substantially lighter (61 percent) than the 1Ds. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1Ds is splash and dust resistant, while the Sony A58 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.
Concerning battery life, the 1Ds gets 600 shots out of its NP-E3 battery, while the Sony A58 can take 690 images on a single charge of its NP-FM500H power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1Ds has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the Sony A58, there are third party battery grips available as optional accessories (see here on eBay).
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1Ds» | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 44.6 oz | 600 | Y | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Sony A58« | 5.1 in | 3.7 in | 3.1 in | 17.4 oz | 690 | n | Feb 2013 | 599 | - | Sony A58 | ||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | 6.2 in | 6.6 in | 3.3 in | 54.0 oz | 1210 | Y | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon SL1« » | 4.6 in | 3.6 in | 2.7 in | 14.4 oz | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon SL1 | ||
Canon T5i« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.5 oz | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon T5i | ||
Canon 1D C« » | 6.2 in | 6.5 in | 3.3 in | 54.5 oz | 1120 | Y | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 43.4 oz | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 40.7 oz | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | 5.9 in | 6.3 in | 3.1 in | 48.9 oz | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.2 oz | 1200 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 5D« » | 6.0 in | 4.4 in | 3.0 in | 31.6 oz | 400 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | - | Canon 5D | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 54.1 oz | 1200 | Y | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 42.9 oz | 1200 | Y | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D5600« » | 4.9 in | 3.8 in | 2.8 in | 16.4 oz | 970 | n | Nov 2016 | 699 | Nikon D5600 | |||
Nikon D3300« » | 4.9 in | 3.9 in | 3.0 in | 15.2 oz | 700 | n | Jan 2014 | 499 | - | Nikon D3300 | ||
Nikon D2Xs« » | 6.2 in | 5.9 in | 3.4 in | 44.2 oz | 3800 | Y | Jun 2006 | 4,699 | - | Nikon D2Xs | ||
Sony A7 II« » | 5.0 in | 3.8 in | 2.4 in | 21.1 oz | 350 | Y | Nov 2014 | 1,999 | - | Sony A7 II | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The Sony A58 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 93 percent) than the 1Ds, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1Ds features a full frame sensor and the Sony A58 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the Sony A58 is 57 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Sony A58 offers a higher resolution of 19.8 megapixels, compared with 11 MP of the 1Ds. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.31μm versus 8.83μm for the 1Ds). However, it should be noted that the Sony A58 is much more recent (by 10 years and 4 months) than the 1Ds, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.
The Canon EOS-1Ds has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1250, which can be extended to ISO 50-1250. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha SLT-A58 are ISO 100 to ISO 16000, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600..

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the Sony A58 offers substantially better image quality than the 1Ds (overall score 11 points higher). The advantage is based on 1.5 bits higher color depth, 1.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.3 stops of reduced low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1Ds» | Full Frame | 11.0 | 4064 | 2704 | - | 21.8 | 11.0 | 954 | 63 | Canon 1Ds | |
Sony A58« | APS-C | 19.8 | 5456 | 3632 | 1080/60i | 23.3 | 12.5 | 753 | 74 | Sony A58 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon SL1« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon SL1 | |
Canon T5i« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon T5i | |
Canon 1D C« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 4K/24p | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.2 | 975 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | Full Frame | 12.7 | 4368 | 2912 | - | 22.9 | 11.1 | 1368 | 71 | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 1003 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Full Frame | 16.6 | 4992 | 3328 | - | 23.3 | 11.3 | 1480 | 74 | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D5600« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.1 | 14.0 | 1306 | 84 | Nikon D5600 | |
Nikon D3300« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.8 | 1385 | 82 | Nikon D3300 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | - | 22.2 | 10.9 | 489 | 59 | Nikon D2Xs | |
Sony A7 II« » | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.9 | 13.6 | 2449 | 90 | Sony A7 II |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The Sony A58 indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1Ds does not. The highest resolution format that the Sony A58 can use is 1080/60i.
Feature comparison: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the Sony A58 has an electronic viewfinder (1440k dots), while the 1Ds has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 1Ds, the Sony A58, and comparable cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1Ds» | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds | |
Sony A58« | 1440 | n | 2.7 | 460 | tilting | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | Y | Sony A58 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 16.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon SL1« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon SL1 | |
Canon T5i« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon T5i | |
Canon 1D C« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.5 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.3 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 4.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D5600« » | optical | n | 3.2 | 1037 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D5600 | |
Nikon D3300« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D3300 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Nikon D2Xs | |
Sony A7 II« » | 2400 | n | 3.0 | 1230 | tilting | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | Y | Sony A7 II |
One feature that is present on the 1Ds, but is missing on the Sony A58 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The 1Ds writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the Sony A58 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The 1Ds features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the Sony A58 only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1Ds and Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1Ds» | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds | |
Sony A58« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Sony A58 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon SL1« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon SL1 | |
Canon T5i« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T5i | |
Canon 1D C« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 5D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D5600« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Nikon D5600 | |
Nikon D3300« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3300 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D2Xs | |
Sony A7 II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Sony A7 II |
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1Ds (unlike the Sony A58) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1Ds and the Sony A58 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 1Ds was replaced by the Canon 1Ds Mark II, while the Sony A58 was followed by the Sony A68.
Review summary: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 1Ds or the Sony A58 – has the upper hand? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS-1Ds:
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (0.3 stops ISO advantage).
- Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2002).

Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha SLT-A58:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (19.8 vs 11MP), which boosts linear resolution by 34%.
- Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (11 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.5 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.5 EV of extra DR).
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60i video.
- More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (2.7" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (460k vs 120k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More compact: Is smaller (129x95mm vs 156x158mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 773g or 61 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Longer lasting: Gets more shots (690 versus 600) out of a single battery charge.
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (93 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 10 years and 4 months of technical progress since the 1Ds launch.
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the Sony A58 is the clear winner of the contest (17 : 9 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 1Ds or the Sony A58 handle or perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.
Expert reviews: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). You can find the full text of the reviews by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1Ds» | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Sony A58« | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2013 | 599 | - | Sony A58 | ||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon SL1« » | Rec | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon SL1 | ||
Canon T5i« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon T5i | ||
Canon 1D C« » | - | - | - | - | - | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | - | - | - | - | - | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 5D« » | 88/100 | HiRec | rev | rev | - | Aug 2005 | 3,299 | - | Canon 5D | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | rev | - | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D5600« » | - | 79/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | Nov 2016 | 699 | Nikon D5600 | |||
Nikon D3300« » | Rec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2014 | 499 | - | Nikon D3300 | ||
Nikon D2Xs« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Jun 2006 | 4,699 | - | Nikon D2Xs | ||
Sony A7 II« » | Rec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Nov 2014 | 1,999 | - | Sony A7 II |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Canon 1Ds vs Sony A58
Camera Model | Canon 1Ds | Sony A58 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Sony A mount lenses |
Launch Date | September 2002 | February 2013 |
Launch Price | USD 8999 | USD 599 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 23.8 mm | 23.5 x 23.8 mm |
Sensor Area | 856.8 mm2 | 366.6 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 43.2 mm | 28.2 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 11 Megapixels | 19.8 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4064 x 2704 pixels | 5456 x 3632 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 8.83 μm | 4.31 μm |
Pixel Density | 1.28 MP/cm2 | 5.41 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 1080/60i Video |
ISO Setting | 100-1250 ISO | 100-16000 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-1250 ISO | 100-25600 ISO |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 63 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.8 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.0 | 12.5 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 954 | 753 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.57x |
Viewfinder Resolution | n/a | 1440k dots |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | n/a | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 2.0 inch | 2.7 inch |
LCD Resolution | 120k dots | 460k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 3 shutter flaps/s | 5 shutter flaps/s |
Image Stabilization | Lens stabilization only | In-body stabilization |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF cards | MS or SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | Firewire | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | no MIC socket | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | NP-E3 power pack | NP-FM500H power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots per charge | 690 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in) |
129 x 95 x 78 mm (5.1 x 3.7 x 3.1 in) |
Camera Weight | 1265 g (44.6 oz) | 492 g (17.4 oz) |
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