Canon 1D X II with Pentax 645D Comparison

Canon 1D X II and Pentax 645D Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • March, 2010
  • 20 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 40 MP Medium format CCD Sensor
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 200 - 1600 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 16.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • -
  • 158 x 168 x 83 mm, 1530g.
  • 156 x 117 x 119 mm, 1480g.
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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

Pentax 645D Scores


Imaging score
83
Features score
39
Value for money score
68
Portability score
43
Overall score
63

Pentax 645D with Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Overview


Let's compare Canon EOS-1D X Mark II with Pentax 645D. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Canon 1D X II was released in 2016, and Pentax 645D in 2010. EOS-1D X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. 645D 6 years older. 6 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of 645D is greater than that of EOS-1D X Mark II. The difference of 20 MP is quite a lot. 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.
At the second camera (645D), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon 1D X II, the maximum ISO is greater by 49600. 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 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS-1D X Mark II 645D
Brand Canon Pentax
Model EOS-1D X Mark II 645D
Announced February, 2016 March, 2010
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF Pentax 645AF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 0.8
Number of Lenses 272 6
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1620k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76 0.85
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 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 16.0 fps 1.0 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Medium format
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 44 x 33 mm
Sensor Area 864.0 mm² 1452.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 40 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 7264 x 5440
Max Native ISO 51200 1600
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 409600 0
Min Boosted ISO 50 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1210 shots 800 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E19 D-LI90
Physical
Weight 1530 g 1480 g
Physical Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83 mm 156 x 117 x 119 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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