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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Older Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1X
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D2X (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was launched 5 months after the D2X and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1Ds MII grades versus the D2X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D2X

 1Ds MII D2X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D2X 1Ds MII 
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2X

 1Ds MII D2X 
ReleasedOctober 2005June 2005Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII has got outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D2X has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1Ds MII and the D2X.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and D2X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and D2X.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography advice
Nikon D2X Portrait photography advice
67
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Street photography camera
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,565g)
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2X Sports photography highlights
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography factors
Nikon D2X Travel photography factors
51
weather proofing
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
more heavy than average (1,565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
43
environment proofing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D2X Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent megapixels (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
small screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
50
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging factors
Nikon D2X Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2X
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D2X
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D2X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-10-11 2005-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4992 x 3328 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 59
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 10.9
DXO Low light rating 1480 476
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $12,000 $5,000