Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II and Canon EOS 5D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II

Canon EOS 5D

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II were released 2004 and Canon EOS 5D was released 2005. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II	2004
Canon EOS 5D	2005

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon Full Frame") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 5D	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 Mark II has a 16,6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D has 12,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II	16,6 MP 16613376 pixels 4992 x 3328
Canon EOS 5D	12,7 MP 12719616 pixels 4368 x 2912

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has a 31 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 50 to 3200.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II	50-3200
Canon EOS 5D	50-3200

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 Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II	4
Canon EOS 5D	3

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II or Canon EOS 5D 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 Mark II weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3.45 lb) which is 75% heavier than Canon EOS 5D and its 895 gr (or 1.97 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II	1565 gr 3.45 lb
Canon EOS 5D	895 gr 1.97 lb