Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Canon EOS 1Ds

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Canon EOS 1Ds. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T7 were released 2018 and Canon EOS 1Ds was released 2002. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T7 2018
Canon EOS 1Ds 2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a "Canon 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 **
Canon EOS Rebel T7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 24 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
Canon EOS Rebel T7 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 1Ds 11 MP
10989056 pixels
4064 x 2704

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a 118 % 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

Canon EOS Rebel T7 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Canon EOS Rebel T7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T7 100-6400
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 Canon EOS Rebel T7
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. Canon EOS Rebel T7 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T7 3
Canon EOS 1Ds 3

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 Canon EOS Rebel T7. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds 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 weighs 1585 gr (equal to 3.49 lb) which is 234% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T7 and its 475 gr (or 1.05 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T7 475 gr
1.05 lb
Canon EOS 1Ds 1585 gr
3.49 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T7 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T7 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
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Name Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon EOS 1Ds
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Release Year 2018 2002
Release Date 2018-02-26 2002-09-24
MSRP 549 USD 7499 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 4064 x 2704 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 11 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
ISO Range 100 - 6400 50 - 1250
White Balance Presets 6 8
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 Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 45
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 2”
Screen dots 920000 120000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Frames per second 3 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T7
Canon EOS 1Ds
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots N/A
Width 129 mm 156 mm
Height 101 mm 158 mm
Depth 78 mm 80 mm
Weight 475 gram 1585 gram