Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z7 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z7 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Nikon Z7 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

Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.

** 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 Z7 has a 46 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:

Nikon Z7 has a 174 % 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

Nikon Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has 50 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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7
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 Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot up to 4 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 Nikon Z7. 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 132% heavier than Nikon Z7 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z7 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 Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Name	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Release Year	2018	2004
Release Date	2018-08-23	2004-09-21
MSRP	3399 USD	7999 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	8256 x 5504 pixels	4992 x 3328 pixels
Megapixels	46 MP	16,6 MP
Image Processor	EXPEED 6	DIGIC 2
Image	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
ISO Range	64 - 25600	50 - 3200
White Balance Presets	12	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor Shift (5 axis))	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
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	493	45
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	FX (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	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	2”
Screen dots	2100000	230000
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	0.8x	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Frames per second	9 fps	4 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	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight 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 Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Memory Card	XQD	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z7	Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger	Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA)	330 shots	1200 shots
Width	134 mm	156 mm
Height	101 mm	158 mm
Depth	68 mm	80 mm
Weight	675 gram	1565 gram