Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon S02

Here, we are comparing the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon S02, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and S02 (13MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and S02 (1/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was launched 9 years prior to the S02 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D MII N grades against the S02 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N provides outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon S02 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the S02.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and S02 is 50 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and S02.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S02 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be behind in sensor technology.