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Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D MIII
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 1D MII N and Samsung NX10, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 5 years before the NX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D MII N scores against the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Samsung NX10

 1D MII N NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Canon 1D MII N

 NX10 1D MII N 
ReleasedApril 2010August 2005Newer by 56 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Samsung NX10

 1D MII N NX10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N offers external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D MII N and the NX10.

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and NX10 is 50 and 80 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII N and NX10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX10 will deliver greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (8 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MII N
Street photography with Samsung NX10
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,565g)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
29
more heavy than others in class (1,565 grams)
low resolution (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
two card slots
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging advice
Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
24
includes face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Samsung NX10
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NSamsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Samsung NX10
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2005-08-22 2010-04-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Samsung NX
Available lenses 250 32
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light score 975 572
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $5,900 $626