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
- Full Frame, approximate the actual size shown above
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 |
|
Model |
Year |
$ |
Sensor |
ISO |
Weight |
Dimensions |
|
Canon 1D X III
|
2020
|
|
20MP
|
100 - 102400
|
1440g
|
158 x 168 x 83mm
|
|
Canon 1D X II
|
2016
|
|
20MP
|
100 - 51200
|
1530g
|
158 x 168 x 83mm
|
|
Canon 1D C
|
2012
|
|
18MP
|
100 - 51200
|
1500g
|
158 x 164 x 83mm
|
|
Canon 1D X
|
2011
|
|
18MP
|
100 - 51200
|
1340g
|
158 x 164 x 83mm
|
|
Canon 1D MIV
|
2010
|
|
16MP
|
100 - 12800
|
1230g
|
156 x 157 x 80mm
|
Proc and Cons of Canon 1D X
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.
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 |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
Weight: 1340g |
No Articulating Screen |
No Image Stabilization |
Canon EOS-1D X has an Overall Score of 72/100
and ranked #54 out of 206
in DSLR cameras, and ranked #155
out of 1222 in all cameras.
Canon 1D X Scores
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Physical Dimensions of Canon 1D X
Canon EOS-1D X weighs 1340g and has external dimensions
of 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27"). Considering that the average weight
of Pro DSLR cameras is 1280g,
Canon 1D X
is 60 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Canon 1D X
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Min Thickness
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Here is the front and top view image of Canon EOS-1D X with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
EOS-1D X |
Dimensions |
EOS-1D X |
|
Canon 5D MIV
|
890 g
|
1340 g
|
151 x 116 x 76 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Canon 5D MIII
|
950 g
|
1340 g
|
152 x 116 x 76 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Canon 5DS R
|
930 g
|
1340 g
|
152 x 116 x 76 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Canon 1D X II
|
1530 g
|
1340 g
|
158 x 168 x 83 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Nikon D4s
|
1350 g
|
1340 g
|
160 x 157 x 91 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Canon 1Ds MIII
|
1385 g
|
1340 g
|
150 x 160 x 80 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Nikon D750
|
840 g
|
1340 g
|
141 x 113 x 78 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
|
Nikon D4
|
1340 g
|
1340 g
|
160 x 157 x 91 mm
|
158 x 164 x 83 mm
|
Specifications of Canon EOS-1D X
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 |
|