Sony a7S III vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7S III and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7S III is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7S III were released 2020 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II was released 2004. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a7S III | 2020 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 2004 |
Type of camera
Sony a7S III 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.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a7S III | 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a7S III has a 12 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 |
| Sony a7S III |
12 MP
12007680 pixels 4240 x 2832 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
16,6 MP
16613376 pixels 4992 x 3328 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has a 38 % larger resolution than Sony a7S III. 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 a7S III has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. Sony a7S III has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a7S III | 80-102400 |
| 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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7S III
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. Sony a7S III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a7S III | 10 |
| 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 Sony a7S III. 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 124% heavier than Sony a7S III and its 699 gr (or 1.54 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a7S III | 699 gr 1.54 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II | 1565 gr 3.45 lb |
Sony a7S III vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7S III 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 |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Name | Sony a7S III | Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2004 |
| Release Date | 2020-07-28 | 2004-09-21 |
| MSRP | 3499 USD | 7999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 4240 x 2832 pixels | 4992 x 3328 pixels |
| Megapixels | 12 MP | 16,6 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz XR | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| ISO Range | 80 - 102400 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7S III |
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 | 759 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E 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 |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2” |
| Screen dots | 1440000 | 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 | 0.91x | 0.7× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9440000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Frames per second | 10 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 | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
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 |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| 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 (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7S III |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots | 1200 shots |
| Width | 129 mm | 156 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 158 mm |
| Depth | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 699 gram | 1565 gram |