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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Canon EOS 300D front
Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D 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
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D MIII
Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Launched September 2003
  • Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • New Model is Canon 350D
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 1D MII N and Canon 300D, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and 300D (6MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 300D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The 1D MII N was launched 24 months after the 300D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1D MII N matches up against the 300D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon 300D

 1D MII N 300D 
LaunchedAugust 2005September 2003More modern by 24 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Canon 1D MII N

 300D 1D MII N 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Canon 300D

 1D MII N 300D 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N enjoys external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 300D has proportions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the 300D.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and 300D is 50 and 63 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and 300D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D MII N will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger 1D MII N should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII N
Portrait photography with Canon 300D
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (8MP)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography advice
Canon 300D Street photography advice
45
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565g)
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography details
Canon 300D Sports photography details
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII N
Travel photography with Canon 300D
29
heavier than competition (1,565g)
low resolution (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII N
Landscape photography with Canon 300D
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
has dual storage slots
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
Vlogging with Canon 300D
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 300D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Canon 300D
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NCanon EOS 300D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Canon EOS 300D
Also referred to as - EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2005-08-22 2003-09-04
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 22.7 x 15.1mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 342.8mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 3072 x 2048
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 7
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1.3 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 118k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings External Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) 645 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 55
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 975 544
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $5,900 $54