Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Xs

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 1D and Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D2Xs (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was launched 5 years prior to the D2Xs and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D grades versus the D2Xs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D and Nikon D2Xs. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery and Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D offers outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon D2Xs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D and Nikon D2Xs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D compared to the D2Xs.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and D2Xs.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D2Xs will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind in sensor tech.