Canon 1D MII N vs Canon 80D

Here is a complete review of the Canon 1D MII N and Canon 80D, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and 80D (24MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 80D (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 1D MII N was revealed 11 years prior to the 80D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1D MII N grades versus the 80D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Canon EOS 80D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Canon 80D Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N has exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon 80D has sizing of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N and Canon 80D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII N versus the 80D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and 80D is 50 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and 80D.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 80D will render extra detail because of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 1D MII N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.