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Canon EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera vs Canon EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:17.2 MP
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:8.5 MP
  • Compatible memory cards
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:microdrive, sd
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:microdrive, mmc, sd
  • Display diagonal
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:5.08 cm (2")
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:6.35 cm (2.5")
  • Battery technology
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:0 - 45 °C
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:0 - 40 °C
  • Width
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:156 mm
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:144 mm
  • Depth
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:79.9 mm
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:73.5 mm
  • Height
    • EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera:157.6 mm
    • EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit:105.5 mm

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Comparison of EOS 1DS Mark II 16,7MPix Digital Camera, EOS 30D SLR-Digital Camera inkl. EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Kit
45 specifications
Picture quality1 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs17.2 MP8.5 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Focusingidentical
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneCentre weighted Auto FocusUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockYesYes
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Exposure1 differ
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAuto
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronizationAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Flash exposure lockYesYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersmicrodrive, sdmicrodrive, mmc, sd
Display1 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers5.08 cm (2")6.35 cm (2.5")
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels230000 pixels
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.7xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB version2.02.0
I/O portsDiffers1xIEEE 1394 (Supplied with 4-pin dedicated cable) 1xUSB 1.1 (Mini-B, PTP) 1xVideo output (PAL/NTSC)1xUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B, PTP) 1xA/V (Pixel pitchPAL/ NTSC)
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
White balanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Playback zoom (max)10x10x
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNight portrait, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialKnown for oneMetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 85%10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers156 mm144 mm
DepthDiffers79.9 mm73.5 mm
HeightDiffers157.6 mm105.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.22 kg700 g
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersEOS Viewer Utility / EOS Capture PhotoStitch TWAIN, WIA Digital Photo ProfessionalZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture) TWAIN (Windows 98/2000), WIA (Windows Me/XP) Digital Photo Professional (Windows 2000 / XP
Other features4 differ
Video capabilityDiffersNoYes
Effective sensor resolutionDiffers16700000 pixels8200000 pixels
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers30 - 1/8000 s30-1/8000 s
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98 (including SE) / 2000 / Me / XP MAC OS 9.0 – 9.2, OS X v10.1 / v10.2 / v10.3Windows 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP MAC OS X v10.2 to v10.4
Digital SLRYesYes
InterfaceUSBUSB

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