Sony a700 vs Canon EOS 1Ds
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a700 and Canon EOS 1Ds. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a700 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1Ds is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a700 were released 2007 and Canon EOS 1Ds was released 2002. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a700 | 2007 |
Canon EOS 1Ds | 2002 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a700 has a "Sony 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 ** |
Sony a700 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a700 has a 12 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 |
Sony a700 |
12 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
11 MP
10989056 pixels 4064 x 2704 |
Sony a700 has a 11 % 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
Sony a700 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Sony a700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 1600 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a700 | 100-1600 |
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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a700
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. Sony a700 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a700 | 5 |
Canon EOS 1Ds | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Sony a700 or Canon EOS 1Ds 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 weighs 1585 gr (equal to 3.49 lb) which is 106% heavier than Sony a700 and its 768 gr (or 1.69 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a700 | 768 gr 1.69 lb |
Canon EOS 1Ds | 1585 gr 3.49 lb |
Sony a700 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a700 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 |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Name | Sony a700 | Canon EOS 1Ds |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Release Year | 2007 | 2002 |
Release Date | 2007-09-06 | 2002-09-24 |
MSRP | 1399 USD | 7499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4272 x 2848 pixels | 4064 x 2704 pixels |
Megapixels | 12 MP | 11 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC |
Image |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 50 - 1250 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 11 | 45 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (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 |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Articulated LCD | N/A | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 2” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 120000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9× (0.6× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 3 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 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 Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
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 |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wire (Optional)) |
Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
|
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a700 |
Canon EOS 1Ds |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion (NP-FM500H) & charger
|
Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 650 shots | N/A |
Width | 142 mm | 156 mm |
Height | 105 mm | 158 mm |
Depth | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Weight | 768 gram | 1585 gram |