Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn vs Canon EOS Kiss X9

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn and Canon EOS Kiss X9. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a "APSH"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X9 has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a 8,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X9 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS Kiss X9 has a 193 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss X9 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. Canon EOS Kiss X9 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 50 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X9

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn can shoot up to 8,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X9 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS Kiss X9. Sadly, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3,45 lb) which is 245% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X9 and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).