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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 1D X
  • New Model is Canon 1D X III
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2X
  • Successor is Nikon D3X
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and D2Xs (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 1D X II was announced 9 years later than the D2Xs and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X II scores against the D2Xs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D2Xs

 1D X II D2Xs 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2006More recent by 118 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k235kSharper screen (+1385k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Canon 1D X II

 D2Xs 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D2Xs

 1D X II D2Xs 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II has got 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) and the Nikon D2Xs has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X II versus the D2Xs.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and D2Xs.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1D X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography factors
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Street photography camera
61
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography information
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography information
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
max fps high (16.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (1,210 per charge)
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Travel photography highlights
54
weather proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (1,210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
43
environment proofing
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X II
Landscape photography with Nikon D2Xs
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (1,210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging advice
Nikon D2Xs Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D2Xs
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D2Xs
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D2Xs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-02 2006-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 51200 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 16.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1530 grams (3.37 pounds) 1200 grams (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 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 10.9
DXO Low light score 3207 489
Other
Battery life 1210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $5,999 $3,999