| General | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | EOS-1D Mark II N | Alpha SLT-A55 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Sony Alpha SLT-A57 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | SLT |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-H | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 8.5 Megapixel | 16.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 8.2 Megapixel | 16.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Other Resolutions | 3104 x 2072, 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152 | 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2368, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed) | Fine, Normal |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | Lo 10 mired or Hi 20 mired |
| Focus | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 45 | 15 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 3 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Sony A |
| Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72x | 1.10x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.55x | 0.73x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,150k dot | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.5 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | JPEG: Approx. 48 frames (Large/JPEG 8) RAW: Approx. 22 frames JPEG+RAW: Approx. 19 frames |
| Flash | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | External | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync Rear Curtain Fill-in Wireless |
| Flash Range | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/160 sec |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 EV steps | |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | (AE Lock button) |
| DXO | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 975 | 816 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 | 23.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.2 | 12.4 |
| DxO Overall Score | 66 | 73 |
| Video | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C | |
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi is possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | N3 connector | Optional |
| Environmental | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32-104° F/0-40° C | |
| Operating Humidity | 85% or less |
| Physical | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15") | 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz) | 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-FW50 | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Sony Alpha SLT-A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
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