Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Released October 2005
- Superseded the Canon 1Ds
- Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D750, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D750 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The 1Ds MII was unveiled 10 years before the D750 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1Ds MII grades against the D750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Nikon D750. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D750
1Ds MII | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 1Ds MII
D750 | 1Ds MII | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | October 2005 | Fresher by 108 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D750
1Ds MII | D750 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Check the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1Ds MII and the D750.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and D750 is 50 and 57 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and D750.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D750 to render more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D750 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2005-10-11 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | External | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) | 840 gr (1.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1480 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1230 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch price | $12,000 | $2,000 |