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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released August 2005
  • Older Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MIII
Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 1Ds MII (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MII N was introduced at a similar time to the 1Ds MII so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1D MII N matches up versus the 1Ds MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon 1Ds MII

 1D MII N 1Ds MII 
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 1D MII N

 1Ds MII 1D MII N 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Canon 1Ds MII

 1D MII N 1Ds MII 
IntroducedAugust 2005October 2005Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N features outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 1Ds MII has proportions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII N vs the 1Ds MII.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and 1Ds MII is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and 1Ds MII.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon 1Ds MII will resolve extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography information
Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography information
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (8 megapixels)
67
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography information
Canon 1Ds MII Street photography information
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,565 grams)
51
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Sports photography camera
Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography details
Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography details
29
heavier than average in class (1,565g)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
weather sealing
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography details
Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
has double storage slots
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MII
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 1Ds MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Canon 1Ds MII
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-08-22 2005-10-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4992 x 3328
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External External
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) 1565 gr (3.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.3
DXO Low light rating 975 1480
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $5,900 $12,000