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Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS

Portability
56
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Old Model is Canon 5D
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MIII
Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 5D MII and Canon SX1 IS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and SX1 IS (10MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and SX1 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was revealed at a similar time to the SX1 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 5D MII scores against the SX1 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Canon SX1 IS

 5D MII SX1 IS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon 5D MII

 SX1 IS 5D MII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Canon SX1 IS

 5D MII SX1 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2009March 2009Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII provides physical dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Canon SX1 IS has measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MII versus the SX1 IS.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and SX1 IS is 56 and 64 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and SX1 IS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MII will show more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography advice
Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII Sports photography information
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MII
Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
55
weather sealing
MP count decent (21MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography info
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
29
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
57
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon SX1 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Canon SX1 IS
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IICanon PowerShot SX1 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-13 2009-03-27
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5616 x 3744 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 615 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1815 not tested
Other
Battery life 850 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,190 $600