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Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53

Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 1D X
  • New Model is Canon 1D X III
Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds
  • Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
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Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The resolution of the 1D X II (20MP) and the 1Ds MII (17MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D X II was unveiled 10 years later than the 1Ds MII and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D X II grades against the 1Ds MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 1D X II 1Ds MII 
IntroducedFebruary 2016October 2005Fresher by 126 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 1Ds MII 1D X II 

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

 1D X II 1Ds MII 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II comes with outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) whilst the Canon 1Ds MII has dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1D X II compared to the 1Ds MII.

Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X II and 1Ds MII is 50 and 50 respectively.

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

Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X II and 1Ds MII.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 1D X II to deliver extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1D X II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X II
Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MII
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
67
you can focus manually
good megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography highlights
Canon 1Ds MII Street photography highlights
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
51
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X II
Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MII
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (1,210 shots)
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography advice
Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
offers touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (1,210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
environment proof
good megapixels (17MP)
heavier than competitors (1,565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography advice
Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (1,210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Vlogging camera
Canon 1Ds MII as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D X II vs Canon 1Ds MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Canon 1Ds MII
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IICanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-02 2005-10-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4992 x 3328
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 16.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash External
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1530 grams (3.37 pounds) 1565 grams (3.45 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 74
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 11.3
DXO Low light score 3207 1480
Other
Battery life 1210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $5,999 $12,000