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Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released August 2005
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D MIII
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 1D MII N and Sigma fp L, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII N was revealed 16 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big 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 Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1D MII N grades versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Sigma fp L

 1D MII N fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon 1D MII N

 fp L 1D MII N 
RevealedMarch 2021August 2005Newer by 189 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Sigma fp L

 1D MII N fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII N and the fp L.

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and fp L is 50 and 83 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and fp L.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail because of its extra 53MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII N is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
45
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565 grams)
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII N
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
29
heavier than competition (1,565g)
resolution not great (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
MP count fantastic (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII N
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
two card slots
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII N vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NSigma fp L
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Sigma fp L
Class Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2005-08-22 2021-03-25
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Leica L
Total lenses 250 40
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
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/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $5,900 $2,499