Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon S30

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon S30, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MII N (8MP) and the S30 (10MP) is fairly close but the 1D MII N (APS-H) and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII N was unveiled 7 years before the S30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D MII N grades against the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N features outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon S30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1D MII N versus the S30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and S30 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and S30.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S30 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.