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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark II N |
Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X |
| Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark II N vs 1D Mark III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1D Mark II N | D3X |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $3999.00 | $7999.95 |
| Street Price: | $2,499.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2005-09-14 | 2008-12-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 43.2 oz (1,225 g) |
49.1 oz
(1,392 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 158 x 80 mm) |
6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.2 | 24.5 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-H | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 548.17mm2 (28.70mm x 19.10mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.19 microns | 5.94 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 88 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 24.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 13.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 975 | 1,992 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | None | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | Varies with lens | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | Varies with lens | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor | 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.70x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 922,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200 | 100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average | 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | None | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal | ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | Microdrive | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit CCD-RAW | TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit |
| Movie File Format: | None | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | ||
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1,FireWire | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired with N3-type terminal | Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 31 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 48 | 31 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.050 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 4400 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-E3 | Proprietary EN-EL4a |
| Usable Battery Types: | NiMH rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture | Software Suite CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels. | |
