Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Xs

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D2Xs (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds MII was revealed 7 months before the D2Xs so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1Ds MII scores vs the D2Xs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Nikon D2Xs. The full galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII provides physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D2Xs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Xs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the D2Xs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and D2Xs.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.