Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1D versus Canon 1D MII N, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 1D MII N (8MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-H).

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The 1D was launched 4 years prior to the 1D MII N which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the 1D scores vs the 1D MII N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D and Canon EOS-1D Mark II N. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D Gallery and Canon 1D MII N Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D has got outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Canon 1D MII N has specifications of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D against the 1D MII N.

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

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D and 1D MII N.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 1D MII N to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.