First introduced in October, 2011, Canon EOS-1D X is a 18 MP DSLR with a Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Canon replaced the older Canon 1Ds MIII with EOS-1D X. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Canon 1D X with Canon 1Ds MIII
Canon replaced EOS-1D X with Canon 1D X II. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:Compare Canon 1D X with Canon 1D X II
Canon 1D X comes with a Full Frame sensor - 36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 43.27 mm
Sensor resolution of Canon 1D X ~ 5196 x 3464 pixels.
Canon 1D X has Crop Factor: 1.0
The sensor has a surface area of 864.0 mm².
There are approximate 17,998,944 photosites (pixels) on this area.
| Canon 1D X Series History |
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| Model | Year | $ | Sensor | ISO | Weight | Dimensions | |
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Canon 1D X III | 2020 | 20MP | 100 - 102400 | 1440g | 158 x 168 x 83mm | |
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Canon 1D X II | 2016 | 20MP | 100 - 51200 | 1530g | 158 x 168 x 83mm | |
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Canon 1D C | 2012 | 18MP | 100 - 51200 | 1500g | 158 x 164 x 83mm | |
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Canon 1D X | 2011 | 18MP | 100 - 51200 | 1340g | 158 x 164 x 83mm | |
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Canon 1D MIV | 2010 | 16MP | 100 - 12800 | 1230g | 156 x 157 x 80mm |
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Canon EOS-1D X with competitors in pro dslr cameras.
| Pros |
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| Built-in Wireless |
| Optical Viewfinder |
| RAW Support |
| 1040k dots Screen Resolution |
| 1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
| Manual Focus |
| Microphone Port |
| Timelapse Recording |
| 41 Cross Focus Points |
| ±5 AE Bracketing Range |
| 400000 cycles Shutter Life Expectancy |
| External Flash |
| AF Face Detection |
| 51200 Max Native ISO |
| 14.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| 1120 shots Long Battery Life |
| Manual Exposure Mode |
| Environmental Sealing |
| 61 Focus Points |
| 2 Storage Slots |
| Flash Sync Port |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Touch Screen |
| Weight: 1340g |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Image Stabilization |
| Type Scores |
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Canon EOS-1D X has an Overall Score of 72/100 and ranked #55 out of 206 in DSLR cameras, and ranked #158 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Canon EOS-1D X with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | EOS-1D X | Dimensions | EOS-1D X | |
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Canon 5D MIV | 890 g | 1340 g | 151 x 116 x 76 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Canon 5D MIII | 950 g | 1340 g | 152 x 116 x 76 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Canon 5DS R | 930 g | 1340 g | 152 x 116 x 76 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Canon 1D X II | 1530 g | 1340 g | 158 x 168 x 83 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Nikon D4s | 1350 g | 1340 g | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Canon 1Ds MIII | 1385 g | 1340 g | 150 x 160 x 80 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Nikon D750 | 840 g | 1340 g | 141 x 113 x 78 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
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Nikon D4 | 1340 g | 1340 g | 160 x 157 x 91 mm | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | EOS-1D X |
| Announced | October, 2011 |
| Body Type | Large SLR |
| Lens | |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Manual Focus | |
| Focal Lens Multiplier | 1 |
| Number of Lenses | 272 |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Resolution | 1040k pixels |
| Touch Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76 |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 61 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | 41 |
| Photography Features | |
| RAW Support | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 14.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| AE Bracketing Range | ±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full frame |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Area | 864.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution | 18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 204800 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 50 |
| Video Features | |
| 4K | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS | Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | |
| HDMI | |
| USB | none |
| Battery | |
| Battery Life | 1120 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Battery Model | LP-E4N |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 1340 g |
| Physical Dimensions | 158 x 164 x 83 mm |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Storage | Storage Type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible |
| Storage Slots | 2 |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | |
| Selfie Friendly | |
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