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Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2005
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Updated by Canon 1D MIII
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and TG-6 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was released 14 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D MII N matches up vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Olympus TG-6

 1D MII N TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon 1D MII N

 TG-6 1D MII N 
ReleasedMay 2019August 2005Newer by 167 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Olympus TG-6

 1D MII N TG-6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N has external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D MII N against the TG-6.

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and TG-6 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and TG-6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (8MP)
40
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
45
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,565 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
29
more heavy than competitors (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
has dual storage slots
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
9
can't shoot video
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (253g)
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Canon 1D MII N vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Olympus TG-6
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Pro DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2005-08-22 2019-05-22
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes External Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 975 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $5,900 $449