• APS-H 548.2mm2
  • 8.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
  • Samsung GX-20
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark II N
 
Successor: Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark II N vs 1D Mark III
 
General
Model Number: 1D Mark II N GX-20
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Pro SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $3999.00 $1399.95
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2005-09-14 2008-03-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 43.2 oz (1,225 g) 25.2 oz (714 g)
Size: 6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in.
(156 x 158 x 80 mm)
5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in.
(142 x 102 x 70 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon  
Effective Megapixels: 8.2 14.6
Sensor Format: APS-H APS-C
Sensor size: 548.17mm2 (28.70mm x 19.10mm) 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 8.19 microns 5.07 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.3x 1.5x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 66 68
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.3 23.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.2 11.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 975 714
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)
4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other),
3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit
Continuous-mode frames/second: 8.5 n/a
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: No
HD Video Out: No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Canon EF Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
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 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Eye-level pentaprism SLR type; eye-level pentaprism
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 2.7
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x 32.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600 3200
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200 Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded)
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:   Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No Yes
Flash Modes: n/a On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync: 1/250 1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal Hot Shoe, X-Sync Socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / SD SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: Microdrive  
Dual Card Slots: Yes No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 12-bit CCD-RAW RAW (.PEF, .DNG), 14-bit
Movie File Format: None  
Included Memory:   No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
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 or IR
Connections (extended): DC In DC input, wired remote
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 8.5  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 48  
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):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-E3 Proprietary
Usable Battery Types: NiMH rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture  
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: