Canon EOS 1Ds vs Sony A7
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EOS 1Ds | Sony A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | ||
| Type (difference) | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Resolution (MP) (difference) | 11 MP | 24 MP |
| Mount | ||
| Mount (difference) | Canon EF | Sony E (plein format) |
| Performance | ||
| Burst (difference) | 3.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Video (difference) | — | 1080p 60 |
| IBIS | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight (g) (difference) | — | 650 g |
| Release year (difference) | 2002 | 2013 |
| Price (€) (difference) | €8,000 | €1,500 |
Verdict
Pick the Sony A7 if you need higher resolution, faster burst shooting, video capability, or a lighter mirrorless body. The Canon EOS 1Ds stays the better choice if budget is tight or you specifically require a DSLR form factor and don’t need modern features like video or extra megapixels.