Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon 1D MII and Canon 1D X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and 1D X (18MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and 1D X (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was announced 8 years prior to the 1D X which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D MII matches up against the 1D X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II & Canon EOS-1D X. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D MII Gallery & Canon 1D X Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII has got exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon 1D X has proportions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII against the 1D X.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and 1D X is 50 and 50 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and 1D X.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon 1D X will resolve greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.