Canon 1D MII N vs Casio EX-FC150

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 1D MII N versus Casio EX-FC150, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is pretty close but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and EX-FC150 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was revealed 5 years earlier than the EX-FC150 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D MII N scores vs the EX-FC150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Casio Exilim EX-FC150. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Casio EX-FC150 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N offers outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC150 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII N versus Casio EX-FC150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the EX-FC150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and EX-FC150 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and EX-FC150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-FC150 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be behind with regard to sensor technology.