Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly similar but the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and NX mini (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was brought out 9 years prior to the NX mini which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1Ds MII scores vs the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII features exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1Ds MII vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds MII against the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and NX mini is 50 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and NX mini.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail having its extra 3.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind in sensor tech.