Canon 1D X II with Canon 1D X Comparison

Canon 1D X II and Canon 1D X Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • October, 2011
  • 20 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 18 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 16.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
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  • 158 x 168 x 83 mm, 1530g.
  • 158 x 164 x 83 mm, 1340g.
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Canon 1D X II Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
81
Value for money score
80
Portability score
41
Overall score
81

Canon 1D X Scores


Imaging score
72
Features score
68
Value for money score
73
Portability score
46
Overall score
72

Canon EOS-1D X with Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Overview


Let's compare EOS-1D X Mark II with EOS-1D X. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Canon 1D X II was released in 2016, and Canon 1D X in 2011. EOS-1D X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. EOS-1D X 5 years older. 5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of EOS-1D X Mark II is greater than that of EOS-1D X. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has 14.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has 14.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS-1D X Mark II EOS-1D X
Brand Canon Canon
Model EOS-1D X Mark II EOS-1D X
Announced February, 2016 October, 2011
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 272 272
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1620k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76 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 61
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 41
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 16.0 fps 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 no built-in flash
Flash Modes no built-in flash E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 864.0 mm² 864.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 18 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3456
Max Native ISO 51200 51200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 409600 204800
Min Boosted ISO 50 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 1210 shots 1120 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E19 LP-E4N
Physical
Weight 1530 g 1340 g
Physical Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83 mm 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 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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