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Canon 1D X II vs Canon M

Portability
50
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Canon EOS M front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(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
Canon M
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Canon M

 1D X II M 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2012More modern by 43 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon 1D X II

 M 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Canon M

 1D X II M 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Portrait photography camera
Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography highlights
Canon M Street photography highlights
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography information
Canon M Sports photography information
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high frames per second (16.0 fps)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,210 per charge)
54
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography details
Canon M Travel photography details
53
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (1,210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography features
Canon M Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X II
Vlogging with Canon M
30
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II vs Canon M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Canon M
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IICanon EOS M
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