Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed October 2005
- Superseded the Canon 1Ds
- Replacement is Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Older Model is Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D810

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D800 (36MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The 1Ds MII was unveiled 7 years earlier than the D800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1Ds MII scores against the D800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Nikon D800. The full galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D800
1Ds MII | D800 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Canon 1Ds MII
D800 | 1Ds MII | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | October 2005 | Fresher by 81 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D800
1Ds MII | D800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII comes with external dimensions 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 D800 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MII and the D800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D800 is 50 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and D800.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D800 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D800 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D800 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-10-11 | 2012-06-11 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 74 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 14.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1480 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 900 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail pricing | $12,000 | $2,999 |