Nikon D3000 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3000 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D3000 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D3000 were released 2009 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II was released 2004. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D3000 | 2009 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 2004 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3000 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 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 ** |
| Nikon D3000 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D3000 has a 10,2 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 |
| Nikon D3000 |
10,2 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
16,6 MP
16613376 pixels 4992 x 3328 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has a 66 % larger resolution than Nikon D3000. 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 1Ds Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3000. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 3200 while Nikon D3000 has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D3000 | 100-3200 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 50-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3000 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3000 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3000
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. Nikon D3000 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D3000 | 3 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 4 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D3000 or Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
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 192% heavier than Nikon D3000 and its 536 gr (or 1.18 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D3000 | 536 gr 1.18 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 1565 gr 3.45 lb |
Nikon D3000 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D3000 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 |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Name | Nikon D3000 | Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Release Year | 2009 | 2004 |
| Release Date | 2009-07-30 | 2004-09-21 |
| MSRP | 599 USD | 7999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 4992 x 3328 pixels |
| Megapixels | 10,2 MP | 16,6 MP |
| Image Processor | EXPEED | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 12 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 11 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 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 |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2” |
| Screen dots | 230000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | N/A | N/A |
| Live view | No | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 4 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 | 12 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Video recording | No | No |
| Video format | N/A | N/A |
| Video resolution | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Built-in Speakers | No | No |
Storage |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| HDMI Output | No | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
No |
| Remote Control |
Yes (Optional ML-L3)
|
Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D3000 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion EN-EL9a rechargeable battery & charger
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 1200 shots |
| Width | 126 mm | 156 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 158 mm |
| Depth | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 536 gram | 1565 gram |