Canon 1D MII N vs Sony A380

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 1D MII N vs Sony A380, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and A380 (14MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII N was brought out 5 years earlier than the A380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D MII N scores versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII N has got exterior 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 Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MII N vs Sony A380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII N and the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and A380 is 50 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and A380.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A380 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.