Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2Xs

Below is a thorough review of the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D2Xs (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 9 months earlier than the D2Xs so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D MII N grades versus the D2Xs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Nikon D2Xs. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N has external 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 D2Xs 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).

Contrast the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D2Xs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D MII N against the D2Xs.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and D2Xs.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D2Xs will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.