Canon 1D MII vs Nikon L32

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon L32, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and L32 (20MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and L32 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was announced 11 years prior to the L32 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 1D MII grades versus the L32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon Coolpix L32. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon L32 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII enjoys outer 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) and the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII vs the L32.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and L32 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and L32.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L32 will show greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII will be behind in sensor technology.