Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS R8 were released 2023 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II was released 2004. That is a 19 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS R8 | 2023 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 2004 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R8 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 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 R8 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 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 R8 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has 16,6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS R8 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
16,6 MP
16613376 pixels 4992 x 3328 |
Canon EOS R8 has a 44 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. 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 R8 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS R8 | 100-102400 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R8 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 R8
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS R8 | 6 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 4 |
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 R8. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 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 Mark II weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3.45 lb) which is 239% heavier than Canon EOS R8 and its 461 gr (or 1.02 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS R8 | 461 gr 1.02 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 1565 gr 3.45 lb |
Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II, 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 R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Name | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2004 |
| Release Date | 2023-02-08 | 2004-09-21 |
| MSRP | 1499 USD | 7999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4992 x 3328 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 16,6 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| ISO Range | 100 - 102400 | 50 - 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 R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| 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 R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2” |
| Screen dots | 1620000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | N/A | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | 0.7× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Frames per second | 6 fps | 4 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi 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 R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 H.265 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support) |
No |
| Remote Control |
Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
|
Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS |
Yes Optional via GP-E2
|
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 220 shots | 1200 shots |
| Width | 133 mm | 156 mm |
| Height | 86 mm | 158 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 461 gram | 1565 gram |