Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon L100

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon L100, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and L100 (10MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and L100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MII was brought out 4 years prior to the L100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1Ds MII scores versus the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII has got outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds MII and the L100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and L100 is 50 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and L100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will give you extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.