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Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MIII
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Announced March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and 645D (40MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1D MII N was brought out 5 years prior to the 645D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1D MII N grades vs the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Pentax 645D

 1D MII N 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Canon 1D MII N

 645D 1D MII N 
AnnouncedMarch 2010August 2005More modern by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Pentax 645D

 1D MII N 645D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N has got outer 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 Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D MII N against the 645D.

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and 645D is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and 645D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII N due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will result in more detail having its extra 32MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography details
Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (8MP)
77
you can focus manually
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography highlights
Pentax 645D Street photography highlights
45
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,565 grams)
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography advice
Pentax 645D Sports photography advice
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
63
excellent MP (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography details
Pentax 645D Travel photography details
29
heavier than average (1,565g)
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
55
weather proofing
excellent MP (40MP)
bad battery pack (800 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
2 card slots
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging features
Pentax 645D Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Pentax 645D
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NPentax 645D
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Pentax 645D
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-08-22 2010-03-10
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H Medium format
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax 645AF2
Number of lenses 250 6
Crop factor 1.3 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565g (3.45 lbs) 1480g (3.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 975 1262
Other
Battery life - 800 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $5,900 $4,000