Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2005
- Superseded the Canon 1D MII
- Newer Model is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon D700
- Later Model is Nikon D780

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D750, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D750 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1D MII N was manufactured 10 years before the D750 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MII N matches up versus the D750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon D750. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D750
1D MII N | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 1D MII N
D750 | 1D MII N | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2005 | More recent by 110 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D750
1D MII N | D750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N features outside 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) while the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D750 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII N versus the D750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and D750 is 50 and 57 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and D750.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D750 will produce greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older 1D MII N will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Nikon D750 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2005-08-22 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 548.2mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6016 x 4016 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | External | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 pounds) | 840g (1.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | 975 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1230 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Retail pricing | $5,900 | $2,000 |