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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D X
  • Later Model is Canon 1D X III
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Later Model is Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and D1X (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X II was brought out 14 years after the D1X which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D X II scores vs the D1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D1X

 1D X II D1X 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2001Newer by 178 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k130kClearer screen (+1490k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1D X II

 D1X 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D1X

 1D X II D1X 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X II has physical measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D X II compared to the D1X.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and D1X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and D1X.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X II will give you greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger 1D X II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography features
Nikon D1X Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography highlights
Nikon D1X Street photography highlights
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X II
Sports photography with Nikon D1X
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (1,210 per charge)
42
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (1,210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
28
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D1X Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (1,210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging factors
Nikon D1X Vlogging factors
30
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D1X
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D1X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2016-02-02 2001-06-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 51200 800
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 16.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file 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) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1530g (3.37 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3207 not tested
Other
Battery life 1210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $5,999 $5,130