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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2004
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D
  • New Model is Canon 1D MII N
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
  • Released August 2005
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MII (8MP) and the 1D MII N (8MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-H).

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The 1D MII was launched 14 months earlier than the 1D MII N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MII scores against the 1D MII N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 1D MII 1D MII N 

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

 1D MII N 1D MII 
ReleasedAugust 2005June 2004More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

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

 1D MII 1D MII N 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII provides physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 1D MII N has proportions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII and the 1D MII N.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and 1D MII N is 50 and 50 respectively.

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

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and 1D MII N.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older 1D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography details
Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography details
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MII
Street photography with Canon 1D MII N
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography info
Canon 1D MII N Sports photography info
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII
Travel photography with Canon 1D MII N
29
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
resolution not great (8MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography advice
Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
saves RAW files
two card slots
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII
Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D MII N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Canon 1D MII N
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IICanon EOS-1D Mark II N
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2004-06-14 2005-08-22
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-H
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 28.7 x 19.1mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 548.2mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 3504 x 2336
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External External
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565g (3.45 pounds) 1565g (3.45 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.2
DXO Low light score 1003 975
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots Single Two
Retail price $6,500 $5,900