Canon EOS 200D vs Canon EOS 1Ds

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 200D and Canon EOS 1Ds. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 200D were released 2017 and Canon EOS 1Ds was released 2002. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 200D 2017
Canon EOS 1Ds 2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 200D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 200D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 1Ds 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 200D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds has 11 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 200D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 1Ds 11 MP
10989056 pixels
4064 x 2704

Canon EOS 200D has a 118 % 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 200D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Canon EOS 200D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 200D 100-25600
Canon EOS 1Ds 50-1250

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 200D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 200D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 200D 5
Canon EOS 1Ds 3

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 200D. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 250% heavier than Canon EOS 200D and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 200D 453 gr
1 lb
Canon EOS 1Ds 1585 gr
3.49 lb

Canon EOS 200D vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 200D and Canon EOS 1Ds, 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 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Name Canon EOS 200D Canon EOS 1Ds
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Release Year 2017 2002
Release Date 2017-06-29 2002-09-24
MSRP 549 USD 7499 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4064 x 2704 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 11 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 7 DIGIC
Image
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
ISO Range 100 - 25600 50 - 1250
White Balance Presets 6 8
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 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 45
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 2”
Screen dots 1040000 120000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Frames per second 5 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 10 meters N/A
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 +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth
No
Remote Control Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone) Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 200D
Canon EOS 1Ds
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA) 650 shots N/A
Width 122 mm 156 mm
Height 93 mm 158 mm
Depth 70 mm 80 mm
Weight 453 gram 1585 gram