Reasons to choose EOS-1D Mark II
Released in 2004, EOS-1D Mark II has about 548 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
vs Canon EOS D60
VS
Sensor area
548 mm²
EOS-1D Mark II343 mm²
EOS D60- Area ratio
- 1.6:1
- Absolute difference
- 205 mm²
- Relative difference
- 59.9%
The EOS-1D Mark II has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D Mark IIMetricEOS D60
8.2 MPEffective pixels6.3 MP
28.7 × 19.1Sensor22.7 × 15.1
8.18 µmPixel pitch7.38 µm
66.85 µm²Pixel area54.41 µm²
1.5 MP/cm²Pixel density1.84 MP/cm²
1.26Crop factor1.59
—Maximum video—
1,565 gWeight855 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD cardStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
NP-E3 Ni-MH batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D Mark II has the larger sensor area. The EOS D60 has the lighter body. The EOS-1D Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS D60
Released in 2002, EOS D60 has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 855 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.