Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D3 (12MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D3 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was announced 4 years prior to the D3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1D MII matches up against the D3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon D3. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon D3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII comes with outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII against the D3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII and D3 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII and D3.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D3 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor tech.