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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS-1D X front
Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced June 2004
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII N
Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D X II
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Canon 1D X

 1D MII 1D X 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Canon 1D MII

 1D X 1D MII 
ReleasedOctober 2011June 2004More modern by 89 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Canon 1D X

 1D MII 1D X 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X size comparison

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

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII
Portrait photography with Canon 1D X
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8MP)
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Street photography camera
Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
45
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565g)
59
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography features
Canon 1D X Sports photography features
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (1,120 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1D X as a Travel photography camera
29
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
49
environment proof
good resolution (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (1,120 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII
Landscape photography with Canon 1D X
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (1,120 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging factors
Canon 1D X Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
28
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Canon 1D X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IICanon EOS-1D X
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2004-06-14 2011-10-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 61
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF
Total lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.8
DXO Low light rating 1003 2786
Other
Battery life - 1120 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E4N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $6,500 $5,299