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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 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
  • Introduced August 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D4s
  • Refreshed by Nikon D6
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D5

 1D MII N D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D MII N

 D5 1D MII N 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2005More modern by 126 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kCrisper display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D5

 1D MII N D5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography advice
Nikon D5 Street photography advice
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,565 grams)
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII N
Sports photography with Nikon D5
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (3,780 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography factors
Nikon D5 Travel photography factors
29
more heavy than competitors (1,565 grams)
resolution not great (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
good battery pack (3,780 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (21MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography details
Nikon D5 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
has double storage slots
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
Vlogging with Nikon D5
9
lack of video recording
30
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D5
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