Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon A

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon A, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the A (16MP) is relatively close but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and A (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MII was manufactured 8 years earlier than the A which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1Ds MII scores against the A when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Nikon Coolpix A. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Nikon A Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII provides exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon A in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the A.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and A is 50 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and A.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide you with more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.