Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced August 2005
- Replaced the Canon 1D MII
- Renewed by Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D5 (21MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1D MII N was manufactured 11 years earlier than the D5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1D MII N matches up versus the D5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon D5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D5
1D MII N | D5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D MII N
D5 | 1D MII N | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | August 2005 | More modern by 126 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 230k | Crisper display (+2129k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D5
1D MII N | D5 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N features external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).
See the Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII N against the D5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and D5.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D5 will give more detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon D5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon D5 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-08-22 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 548.2mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5588 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3280000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 153 |
Cross focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565 grams (3.45 lb) | 1415 grams (3.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 88 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 975 | 2434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 3780 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL18a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Price at release | $5,900 | $6,500 |