Canon 1D X II vs Canon M
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Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 409600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
- Announced February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon 1D X
- Successor is Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Released July 2012

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Overview
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.

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.

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Canon M
1D X II | M | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2012 | More modern by 43 months |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon 1D X II
M | 1D X II |
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Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Canon M
1D X II | M | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Physical Comparison
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.

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Specifications
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS M |
Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-02 | 2012-07-23 |
Body design | Large SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6+ | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 409600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | 31 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon EF-M |
Available lenses | 250 | 23 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear View II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 16.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1530 gr (3.37 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 88 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 3207 | 827 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1210 shots | 230 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E19 | LP-E12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Price at release | $5,999 | $510 |