Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon L20

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon L20, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the L20 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and L20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was unveiled 4 years before the L20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1D MII N scores vs the L20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon Coolpix L20. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N has physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon L20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1D MII N and the L20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and L20 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and L20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L20 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.