Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5
Portability
50 Imaging
70 Features
79 Overall
73
50 Imaging
70 Features
79 Overall
73
Portability
50 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
50 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5 Key Specs
Canon 1D X II
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- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 409600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
- Launched February 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon 1D X
- Successor is Canon 1D X III
Nikon D5
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 1D X II versus Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D X II (20MP) and the D5 (21MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D X II grades versus the D5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D5
| 1D X II | D5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D X II
| D5 | 1D X II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 1620k | Sharper display (+739k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D5
| 1D X II | D5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2016 |  | January 2016 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X II offers 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) whilst the Nikon D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D X II against the D5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and D5.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D5 to resolve more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 1D X II
Portrait photography with Nikon D5
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Canon 1D X II Street photography information
Nikon D5 Street photography information
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II Sports photography factors
Nikon D5 Sports photography factors
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 fps)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,210 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (3,780 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II Travel photography information
Nikon D5 Travel photography information
environment proofing
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (1,210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
good battery pack (3,780 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Canon 1D X II
Landscape photography with Nikon D5
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Nikon D5 Vlogging highlights
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Nikon D5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Nikon D5 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Launched | 2016-02-02 | 2016-01-05 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Dual DIGIC 6+ | Expeed 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5588 x 3712 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 409600 | 3280000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 153 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.72x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 16.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1530 gr (3.37 lb) | 1415 gr (3.12 lb) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") | 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 88 | 88 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 3207 | 2434 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1210 shots | 3780 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E19 | EN-EL18a |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at release | $5,999 | $6,500 |