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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced June 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 1D
  • Updated by Canon 1D MII N
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D3X (25MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D3X (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was launched 5 years earlier than the D3X which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1D MII grades vs the D3X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D3X

 1D MII D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1D MII

 D3X 1D MII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009June 2004Newer by 57 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D3X

 1D MII D3X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII has got exterior measurements 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 D3X has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII and the D3X.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and D3X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and D3X.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D3X will give you more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3X Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (8MP)
80
manual focus
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MII
Street photography with Nikon D3X
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,565g)
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery pack (4,400 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MII
Travel photography with Nikon D3X
29
heavier than average in class (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
63
great battery pack (4,400 shots)
weather proof
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D3X Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (4,400 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging details
Nikon D3X Vlogging details
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D3X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D3X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2004-06-14 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 1260 grams (2.78 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 88
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 13.7
DXO Low light rating 1003 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots One Two
Price at release $6,500 $3,000