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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D X
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D X III
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1X
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and D2X (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 1D X II was unveiled 10 years after the D2X which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1D X II scores vs the D2X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D2X

 1D X II D2X 
RevealedFebruary 2016June 2005Newer by 130 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k235kSharper screen (+1385k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Canon 1D X II

 D2X 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D2X

 1D X II D2X 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II provides outer measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Nikon D2X has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1D X II compared to the D2X.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and D2X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X II and D2X.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X II will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1D X II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography advice
Nikon D2X Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography highlights
Nikon D2X Street photography highlights
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography info
Nikon D2X Sports photography info
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames per second)
decent MP (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (1,210 shots)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography information
Nikon D2X Travel photography information
54
environment proofing
features focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (1,210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
43
environment proof
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X II
Landscape photography with Nikon D2X
70
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (1,210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
max ISO too low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging details
Nikon D2X Vlogging details
30
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D2X
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D2X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D2X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-02 2005-06-01
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 51200 800
Max enhanced ISO 409600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 16.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1530g (3.37 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 59
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 10.9
DXO Low light score 3207 476
Other
Battery life 1210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $5,999 $5,000