Canon 1D MII N vs Canon S200

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon S200, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the S200 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and S200 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was manufactured 9 years before the S200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon S200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1D MII N scores against the S200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Canon PowerShot S200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Canon S200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N has physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon S200 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D MII N vs Canon S200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D MII N versus the S200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and S200 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and S200.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon S200 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.