Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon AW130

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon AW130, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and AW130 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MII N was launched 10 years before the AW130 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1D MII N matches up vs the AW130 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N provides outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the AW130.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and AW130 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and AW130.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon AW130 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.