Canon 1D MII N vs Leica S2

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 1D MII N versus Leica S2, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and S2 (38MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and S2 (Medium format) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was manufactured 4 years prior to the S2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D MII N scores against the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N has outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Leica S2 has proportions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1D MII N vs the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and S2 is 50 and 52 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and S2.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica S2 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be behind with regard to sensor tech.