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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2005
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced April 2008
  • Successor is Nikon D3S
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D3 (12MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D3 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was launched 3 years prior to the D3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1D MII N scores versus the D3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D3

 1D MII N D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Canon 1D MII N

 D3 1D MII N 
IntroducedApril 2008August 2005Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D3

 1D MII N D3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N features external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1D MII N vs the D3.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and D3 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and D3.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D3 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
63
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography info
Nikon D3 Street photography info
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
54
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography highlights
Nikon D3 Sports photography highlights
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (4,300 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography factors
Nikon D3 Travel photography factors
29
heavier than competition in class (1,565g)
resolution not great (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
51
good battery life (4,300 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
has double storage slots
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (4,300 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging information
Nikon D3 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D3
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D3
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Nikon D3
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-08-22 2008-04-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 1300 grams (2.87 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 81
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.2
DXO Low light rating 975 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
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) x2
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $5,900 $5,450