Canon 1D X II vs Canon M

Lets look closer at the Canon 1D X II versus Canon M, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X II (20MP) and the M (18MP) is very close but the 1D X II (Full frame) and M (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X II was introduced 3 years after the M which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D X II grades versus the M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS M. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X II Gallery and Canon M Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X II provides outside dimensions 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 M has measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D X II versus Canon M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D X II compared to the M.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and M is 50 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X II and M.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D X II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger 1D X II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.