Canon EOS 1Ds vs Canon EOS 650D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1Ds and Canon EOS 650D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 1Ds were released 2002 and Canon EOS 650D was released 2012. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 1Ds 2002
Canon EOS 650D 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1Ds has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 650D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 1Ds 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 650D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 1Ds has a 11 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 650D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 1Ds 11 MP
10989056 pixels
4064 x 2704
Canon EOS 650D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS 650D has a 63 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 650D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Canon EOS 650D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 1Ds 50-1250
Canon EOS 650D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 650D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 650D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 1Ds 3
Canon EOS 650D 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 650D. Sadly, the Canon EOS 1Ds does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1Ds weighs 1585 gr (equal to 3.49 lb) which is 176% heavier than Canon EOS 650D and its 575 gr (or 1.27 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 1Ds 1585 gr
3.49 lb
Canon EOS 650D 575 gr
1.27 lb

Canon EOS 1Ds vs Canon EOS 650D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1Ds and Canon EOS 650D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Name Canon EOS 1Ds Canon EOS 650D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Release Year 2002 2012
Release Date 2002-09-24 2012-06-08
MSRP 7499 USD 849 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4064 x 2704 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 11 MP 18 MP
Image Processor DIGIC DIGIC 5
Image
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
ISO Range 50 - 1250 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 45 9
Lens Mount Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2” 3”
Screen dots 120000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.85× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS 650D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 440 shots
Width 156 mm 133 mm
Height 158 mm 100 mm
Depth 80 mm 79 mm
Weight 1585 gram 575 gram