Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2
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Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Canon 1D
- Updated by Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
- 38MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1250
- No Video
- Leica L Mount
- 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
- Released September 2008
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Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and S2 (38MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and S2 (Medium format) offer different sensor dimensions.
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The 1D MII was revealed 5 years prior to the S2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D MII scores versus the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Leica S2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Leica S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Leica S2
1D MII | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Canon 1D MII
S2 | 1D MII | |||
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Released | September 2008 | ![]() | June 2004 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Leica S2
1D MII | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII features outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Leica S2 has specifications of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).
Compare the Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII versus the S2.
![Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 size comparison Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1D-Mark-II-vs-Leica-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and S2 is 50 and 52 respectively.
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Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and S2.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica S2 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-1D-Mark-II-vs-Leica-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-1D-Mark-II-vs-Leica-S2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 1D MII vs Leica S2 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Leica S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Leica S2 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2004-06-14 | 2008-09-23 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 45 x 30mm |
Sensor area | 548.2mm² | 1,350.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 38MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 7500 x 5000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1250 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Leica L |
Available lenses | 250 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.86x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 32 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | External | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 lbs) | 1410g (3.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1003 | 824 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1000 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $6,500 | $0 |