Canon 1D MII vs Nikon S8100

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon S8100, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and S8100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII was launched 7 years before the S8100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D MII grades vs the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII has outside 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 Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII compared to the S8100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and S8100 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and S8100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S8100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.