Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D300S

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D300S, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D300S (12MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D300S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was brought out 6 years before the D300S and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1D MII scores against the D300S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon D300S. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D300S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D MII against the D300S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and D300S is 50 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and D300S.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D300S will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1D MII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.