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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
62
Features
80
Overall
69

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MII N
Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon 7D
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D MII and Canon 7D MII, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and 7D MII (20MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and 7D MII (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was manufactured 11 years before the 7D MII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1D MII matches up vs the 7D MII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Canon 7D MII

 1D MII 7D MII 

Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Canon 1D MII

 7D MII 1D MII 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2004Newer by 124 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Canon 7D MII

 1D MII 7D MII 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII features exterior 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 7D MII has measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D MII and Canon 7D MII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D MII against the 7D MII.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and 7D MII is 50 and 55 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and 7D MII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 7D MII will deliver extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography features
Canon 7D MII Portrait photography features
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Street photography camera
Canon 7D MII as a Street photography camera
45
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,565 grams)
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Sports photography camera
Canon 7D MII as a Sports photography camera
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII
Travel photography with Canon 7D MII
29
more heavy than average in class (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
low battery (670 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 7D MII as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Vlogging camera
Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
29
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 7D MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Canon 7D MII
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IICanon EOS 7D Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2004-06-14 2014-09-15
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 6 (dual)
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 22.4 x 15mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 336.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 65
Cross focus points - 65
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes External -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 lb) 910 gr (2.01 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.8
DXO Low light score 1003 1082
Other
Battery life - 670 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6N
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 CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $6,500 $1,086