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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2001
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MII
Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2005
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Canon 1D MII N

 1D 1D MII N 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon 1D

 1D MII N 1D 
IntroducedAugust 2005December 2001More modern by 44 months
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k120kClearer screen (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Canon 1D MII N

 1D 1D MII N 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N size comparison

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

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography factors
Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography factors
52
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography details
Canon 1D MII N Street photography details
48
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,585g)
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography advice
Canon 1D MII N Sports photography advice
50
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography info
Canon 1D MII N Travel photography info
38
environment proof
more heavy than others in class (1,585 grams)
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
29
more heavy than competition in class (1,565g)
low megapixels (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography info
Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
two card slots
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 1D MII N as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MII N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Canon 1D MII N
 Canon EOS-1DCanon EOS-1D Mark II N
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2001-12-13 2005-08-22
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-H
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 28.7 x 19.1mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 548.2mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2464 x 1648 3504 x 2336
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 120 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External External
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 pounds) 1565 grams (3.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 975
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $4,899 $5,900