Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS 1Ds
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 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 M6 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 M6 | 2017 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds | 2002 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M6 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M6 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 M6 | 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 M6 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 M6 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds |
11 MP
10989056 pixels 4064 x 2704 |
Canon EOS M6 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 M6 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Canon EOS M6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS M6 | 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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 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 M6
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 M6 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS M6 | 9 |
| 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 M6. 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 306% heavier than Canon EOS M6 and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS M6 | 390 gr 0.86 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds | 1585 gr 3.49 lb |
Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 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 M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Name | Canon EOS M6 | Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2002 |
| Release Date | 2017-02-15 | 2002-09-24 |
| MSRP | 779 USD | 7499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 |
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 M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 50 - 1250 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (5-axis for video only) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M6 |
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 | 49 | 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 |
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 M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | 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 | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Frames per second | 9 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 | 5 meters | 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 steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M6 |
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 M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone) |
Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
|
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M6 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 295 shots | N/A |
| Width | 112 mm | 156 mm |
| Height | 68 mm | 158 mm |
| Depth | 45 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 390 gram | 1585 gram |