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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X 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
  • Released June 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MII N
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1
  • Later Model is Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D1X (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was unveiled 3 years after the D1X which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D MII scores versus the D1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D1X

 1D MII D1X 
IntroducedJune 2004June 2001Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1D MII

 D1X 1D MII 

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D1X

 1D MII D1X 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2"2"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D1X has measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D MII versus the D1X.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and D1X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII and D1X.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D MII will deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger 1D MII should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII
Portrait photography with Nikon D1X
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MII
Street photography with Nikon D1X
45
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,565g)
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography info
Nikon D1X Sports photography info
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
42
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII
Travel photography with Nikon D1X
29
more heavy than competitors in class (1,565g)
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII
Landscape photography with Nikon D1X
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging details
Nikon D1X Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D1X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D1X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2004-06-14 2001-06-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 1960
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565g (3.45 lb) 1200g (2.65 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1003 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $6,500 $5,130