Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D1 (3MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 4 years after the D1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1D MII N grades versus the D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon D1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon D1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N offers outside measurements 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 D1 has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII N and the D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and D1 is 50 and 51 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and D1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D MII N will resolve more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger 1D MII N is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.