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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D4
  • Later Model is Nikon D5
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D4s

 1D MII D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1D MII

 D4s 1D MII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2004More modern by 118 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4s

 1D MII D4s 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D4s Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (8MP)
77
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII Street photography highlights
Nikon D4s Street photography highlights
45
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,565g)
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography information
Nikon D4s Sports photography information
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (3,020 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Travel photography camera
29
heavier than competitors (1,565g)
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
62
great battery (3,020 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography information
Nikon D4s Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (3,020 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging info
Nikon D4s Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
28
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D4s
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