Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2005
- Succeeded the Canon 1D MII
- Newer Model is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Released July 2013
- Old Model is Nikon AW100
- Updated by Nikon AW120

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and AW110 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The 1D MII N was unveiled 8 years earlier than the AW110 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D MII N matches up versus the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Nikon Coolpix AW110. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Nikon AW110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon AW110
1D MII N | AW110 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon 1D MII N
AW110 | 1D MII N | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2005 | More modern by 95 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon AW110
1D MII N | AW110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N has got outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII N against the AW110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and AW110 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and AW110.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon AW110 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be behind in sensor tech.

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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW110 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon Coolpix AW110 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2005-08-22 | 2013-07-05 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 548.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | External | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 grams (3.45 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 975 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $5,900 | $250 |