Canon EOS R5 C vs Canon EOS 1Ds
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R5 C 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 R5 C were released 2022 and Canon EOS 1Ds was released 2002. That is a 20 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS R5 C | 2022 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds | 2002 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R5 C is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
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 R5 C | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| 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 R5 C has a 45 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 R5 C |
45 MP
44761088 pixels 8192 x 5464 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds |
11 MP
10989056 pixels 4064 x 2704 |
Canon EOS R5 C has a 307 % 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 R5 C has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Canon EOS R5 C has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS R5 C | 100-51200 |
| 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 R5 C belongs to the Canon EOS R-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 R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R5 C
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 R5 C can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS R5 C | 20 |
| 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 R5 C. 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 106% heavier than Canon EOS R5 C and its 770 gr (or 1.7 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS R5 C | 770 gr 1.7 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds | 1585 gr 3.49 lb |
Canon EOS R5 C vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R5 C 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 R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Name | Canon EOS R5 C | Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2002 |
| Release Date | 2022-01-19 | 2002-09-24 |
| MSRP | 4499 USD | 7499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 8192 x 5464 pixels | 4064 x 2704 pixels |
| Megapixels | 45 MP | 11 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC |
Image |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 50 - 1250 |
| White Balance Presets | 8 | 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 R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
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 | 1053 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF 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 |
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 R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3.2” | 2” |
| Screen dots | 2100000 | 120000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.7× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Frames per second | 20 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 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 R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XF-AVC |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 7680 x 4320 8192 x 4320 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes |
Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
|
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R5 C |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 shots | N/A |
| Width | 142 mm | 156 mm |
| Height | 101 mm | 158 mm |
| Depth | 111 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 770 gram | 1585 gram |