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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 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
  • Released October 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
  • Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D800E
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D700 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MII was unveiled 4 years prior to the D700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1Ds MII scores versus the D700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D700

 1Ds MII D700 

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D700 1Ds MII 
LaunchedOctober 2008October 2005More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D700

 1Ds MII D700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII has got external 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 D700 has specifications of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds MII versus the D700.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D700 is 50 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and D700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 1Ds MII to give you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography info
Nikon D700 Portrait photography info
66
you can focus manually
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
63
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography info
Nikon D700 Street photography info
51
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,565 grams)
52
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,074g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography details
Nikon D700 Sports photography details
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery pack (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography highlights
Nikon D700 Travel photography highlights
51
environment proofing
good megapixels (17MP)
more heavy than average (1,565 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
52
good battery pack (1,000 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
heavier than competitors in class (1,074 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Landscape photography with Nikon D700
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (1,000 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MII
Vlogging with Nikon D700
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D700
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-10-11 2008-10-07
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4992 x 3328 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) 1074 grams (2.37 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 80
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 1480 2303
Other
Battery life - 1000 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I)
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $12,000 $2,700