Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm IS Pro

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon 1D MII N versus Fujifilm IS Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was announced 23 months before the Fujifilm IS Pro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1D MII N grades vs the Fujifilm IS Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII N provides 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) while the Fujifilm IS Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII N versus Fujifilm IS Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D MII N vs the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and Fujifilm IS Pro is 50 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and Fujifilm IS Pro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D MII N will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 1D MII N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.