Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS 1D

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

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Canon EOS M is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

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

** 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 M has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D has 4,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS M has a 341 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D. 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 M has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D. Canon EOS M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1D has 100 to 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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

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

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M can shoot up to 4,3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

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 M. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D 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 1D weighs 1585 gr (equal to 3.49 lb) which is 432% heavier than Canon EOS M and its 298 gr (or 0.66 lb).

Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS 1D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M and Canon EOS 1D, 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 M	Canon EOS 1D
Name	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Release Year	2012	2001
Release Date	2012-07-23	2001-09-25
MSRP	799 USD	5499 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	5184 x 3456 pixels	2464 x 1648 pixels
Megapixels	18 MP	4,1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 5	DIGIC
Image	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 3200
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 M	Canon EOS 1D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	31	45
Lens Mount	Canon EF-M 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	APS-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2”
Screen dots	1040000	120000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	Clear View II TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	No Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.72× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Frames per second	4,3 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	60 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/16000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
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 M	Canon EOS 1D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Eye-Fi Connected	No
Remote Control	No	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	Yes Optional via GP-E2	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS M	Canon EOS 1D
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger	Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA)	230 shots	N/A
Width	109 mm	156 mm
Height	66 mm	158 mm
Depth	32 mm	80 mm
Weight	298 gram	1585 gram