Canon EOS 1Ds vs Canon EOS D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1Ds and Canon EOS D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

These two camera models were both released 2002.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 1Ds 2002
Canon EOS D60 2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1Ds has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS D60 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 **
Canon EOS 1Ds 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS D60 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 1Ds has a 11 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS D60 has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 1Ds 11 MP
10989056 pixels
4064 x 2704
Canon EOS D60 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048

Canon EOS 1Ds has a 75 % larger resolution than Canon EOS D60. 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 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS D60. Canon EOS 1Ds has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 1250 while Canon EOS D60 has 100 to 1000.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 1Ds 50-1250
Canon EOS D60 100-1000

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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS D60 do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS D60

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 1Ds 3
Canon EOS D60 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Canon EOS 1Ds or Canon EOS D60 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 85% heavier than Canon EOS D60 and its 855 gr (or 1.88 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 1Ds 1585 gr
3.49 lb
Canon EOS D60 855 gr
1.88 lb

Canon EOS 1Ds vs Canon EOS D60 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1Ds and Canon EOS D60, 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
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Name Canon EOS 1Ds Canon EOS D60
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Release Year 2002 2002
Release Date 2002-09-24 2002-02-22
MSRP 7499 USD 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4064 x 2704 pixels 3072 x 2048 pixels
Megapixels 11 MP 6,3 MP
Image Processor DIGIC Digital Signal Processing LSI (Image Engine)
Image
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
ISO Range 50 - 1250 100 - 1000
White Balance Presets 8 5
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
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 45 3
Lens Mount Canon EF

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
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 2” 1.8”
Screen dots 120000 N/A
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Frames per second 3 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
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
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 1Ds
Canon EOS D60
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Pack BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 620 shots
Width 156 mm 150 mm
Height 158 mm 107 mm
Depth 80 mm 75 mm
Weight 1585 gram 855 gram