Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Announced June 2004
- Earlier Model is Canon 1D
- New Model is Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched June 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
- Succeeded the Canon 100D
- Newer Model is Canon SL3

Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and SL2 (24MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and SL2 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

The 1D MII was released 14 years prior to the SL2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1D MII matches up vs the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Canon SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Canon SL2
1D MII | SL2 |
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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon 1D MII
SL2 | 1D MII | |||
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Launched | June 2017 | ![]() | June 2004 | More modern by 158 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Canon SL2
1D MII | SL2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII provides physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon SL2 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII vs the SL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and SL2 is 50 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and SL2.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SL2 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D MII vs Canon SL2 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Also called | - | EOS 200D / Kiss X9 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2004-06-14 | 2017-06-29 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 7 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 548.2mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.54x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 9.80 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | External | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1003 | 1041 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $6,500 | $699 |