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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 1D X
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D X III
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D4
  • New Model is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D4s (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 1D X II was launched 24 months after the D4s making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D X II scores versus the D4s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D4s

 1D X II D4s 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1D X II

 D4s 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D4s

 1D X II D4s 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X II offers outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Nikon D4s has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D X II against the D4s.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X II and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and D4s.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 1D X II to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher 1D X II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X II
Portrait photography with Nikon D4s
82
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Street photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography features
Nikon D4s Sports photography features
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high fps (16.0 fps)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (1,210 per charge)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography factors
Nikon D4s Travel photography factors
54
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (1,210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
great battery pack (3,020 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography factors
Nikon D4s Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (1,210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
30
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
28
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D4s
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D4s
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-02 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 409600 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
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 pounds) 1350 gr (2.98 pounds)
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 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 3207 3074
Other
Battery life 1210 shots 3020 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $5,999 $6,498