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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D X
  • New Model is Canon 1D X III
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3S
  • Later Model is Nikon D4s
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 1D X II versus Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1D X II was manufactured 4 years later than the D4 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X II grades vs the D4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D4

 1D X II D4 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 50 months
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D X II

 D4 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D4

 1D X II D4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X II features physical dimensions 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 D4 has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D X II against the D4.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and D4.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 1D X II to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 1D X II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X II
Portrait photography with Nikon D4
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography info
Nikon D4 Street photography info
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography factors
Nikon D4 Sports photography factors
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (1,210 shots)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography advice
Nikon D4 Travel photography advice
54
weather proof
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (1,210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography info
Nikon D4 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery (1,210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging features
Nikon D4 Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D4
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D4
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2016-02-02 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 16.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1530 gr (3.37 lbs) 1340 gr (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 89
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.1
DXO Low light score 3207 2965
Other
Battery life 1210 photos 2600 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 EN-EL18
Self timer Yes Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $5,999 $4,500