Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Introduced June 2004
- Older Model is Canon 1D
- Successor is Canon 1D MII N
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D4s (16MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D4s (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1D MII was announced 10 years earlier than the D4s which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1D MII matches up vs the D4s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon D4s. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon D4s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D4s
1D MII | D4s |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1D MII
D4s | 1D MII | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | June 2004 | More modern by 118 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4s
1D MII | D4s | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII features exterior 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 D4s has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII versus the D4s.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII and D4s.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D4s will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Nikon D4s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | Nikon D4s |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2004-06-14 | 2014-02-24 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 548.2mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4928 x 3280 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) | 1350 grams (2.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1003 | 3074 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 3020 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL18a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | CompactFlash, XQD |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Launch cost | $6,500 | $6,498 |