Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon B700

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon B700, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and B700 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MII was unveiled 11 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1Ds MII grades against the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Nikon Coolpix B700. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII comes with outer 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 B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon B700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MII and the B700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and B700 is 50 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and B700.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon B700 will give more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.