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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released August 2005
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1
  • Updated by Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D1X (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was unveiled 4 years after the D1X which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D MII N scores versus the D1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D1X

 1D MII N D1X 
IntroducedAugust 2005June 2001More modern by 51 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1D MII N

 D1X 1D MII N 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D1X

 1D MII N D1X 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII N comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D1X has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D MII N compared to the D1X.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and D1X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and D1X.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D MII N will render greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger 1D MII N is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII N
Portrait photography with Nikon D1X
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography details
Nikon D1X Street photography details
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,565g)
45
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography advice
Nikon D1X Sports photography advice
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
42
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography factors
Nikon D1X Travel photography factors
29
more heavy than others in class (1,565 grams)
low resolution sensor (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
28
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography advice
Nikon D1X Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
has dual storage slots
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging highlights
Nikon D1X Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D1X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Nikon D1X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-08-22 2001-06-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 975 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $5,900 $5,130