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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D2X (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 3 months after the D2X which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1D MII N grades vs the D2X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D2X

 1D MII N D2X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Canon 1D MII N

 D2X 1D MII N 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D2X

 1D MII N D2X 
LaunchedAugust 2005June 2005Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N comes with exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D2X has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII N versus the D2X.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and D2X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and D2X.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D2X will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography factors
Nikon D2X Portrait photography factors
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography features
Nikon D2X Street photography features
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII N
Sports photography with Nikon D2X
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Travel photography camera
29
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
43
weather proofing
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography details
Nikon D2X Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
has double storage slots
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
50
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
Vlogging with Nikon D2X
9
no video shooting
9
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D2X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D2X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Nikon D2X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-08-22 2005-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 59
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.9
DXO Low light rating 975 476
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $5,900 $5,000