Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon Z6

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon Z6, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and Z6 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII N was announced 14 years earlier than the Z6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon Z6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 1D MII N grades against the Z6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N has got external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon Z6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII N versus the Z6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and Z6 is 50 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and Z6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z6 will offer you extra detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be behind in sensor tech.