Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2005
- Superseded the Canon 1D MII
- Replacement is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and P7800 (12MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and P7800 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The 1D MII N was released 9 years prior to the P7800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1D MII N scores versus the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon P7800
1D MII N | P7800 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon 1D MII N
P7800 | 1D MII N | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2005 | Fresher by 100 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon P7800
1D MII N | P7800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N comes with external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).
Compare the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1D MII N against the P7800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and P7800 is 50 and 82 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and P7800.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon P7800 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon Coolpix P7800 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2005-08-22 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 548.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 921 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | External | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 gr (3.45 lbs) | 399 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 975 | 200 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $5,900 | $550 |