Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Xs

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D2Xs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII was revealed 23 months prior to the D2Xs which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 1D MII grades against the D2Xs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark II & Nikon D2Xs. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery & Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII has got outside dimensions 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 D2Xs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MII vs the D2Xs.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and D2Xs.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D2Xs will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 1D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.