Canon EOS 1Ds vs Canon EOS Rebel XT

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1Ds and Canon EOS Rebel XT. 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 Rebel XT was released 2005. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 1Ds 2002
Canon EOS Rebel XT 2005

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 Rebel XT 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 Rebel XT 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 Rebel XT has 8 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 Rebel XT 8 MP
7962624 pixels
3456 x 2304

Canon EOS 1Ds has a 38 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XT. 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 Rebel XT has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Canon EOS Rebel XT has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 1600 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 1Ds 50-1250
Canon EOS Rebel XT 100-1600

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 Rebel XT

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 Rebel XT can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 1Ds 3
Canon EOS Rebel XT 2,8

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Canon EOS 1Ds or Canon EOS Rebel XT can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 194% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel XT and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 1Ds 1585 gr
3.49 lb
Canon EOS Rebel XT 540 gr
1.19 lb

Canon EOS 1Ds vs Canon EOS Rebel XT Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1Ds and Canon EOS Rebel XT, 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 Rebel XT
Name Canon EOS 1Ds Canon EOS Rebel XT
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Release Year 2002 2005
Release Date 2002-09-24 2005-02-17
MSRP 7499 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
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 3456 x 2304 pixels
Megapixels 11 MP 8 MP
Image Processor DIGIC DIGIC 2
Image
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
ISO Range 50 - 1250 100 - 1600
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 Rebel XT
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 45 7
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 Rebel XT
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 2” 1.8”
Screen dots 120000 115000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Frames per second 3 fps 2,8 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 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Video recording No No
Video format N/A N/A
Video resolution N/A N/A
Built-in Microphone No No
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS Rebel XT
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Pack NB-2LH
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A N/A
Width 156 mm 127 mm
Height 158 mm 94 mm
Depth 80 mm 64 mm
Weight 1585 gram 540 gram