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Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
75
Features
52
Overall
65

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 1D X
  • Successor is Canon 1D X III
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Renewed by Pentax 645Z
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Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1D X II and Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X II was unveiled 5 years later than the 645D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D X II grades against the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Pentax 645D

 1D X II 645D 
IntroducedFebruary 2016March 2010Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Canon 1D X II

 645D 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Pentax 645D

 1D X II 645D 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D X II has got physical dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D X II against the 645D.

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X II and 645D is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X II and 645D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D X II having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax 645D will give you extra detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern 1D X II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X II
Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography advice
Pentax 645D Street photography advice
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography information
Pentax 645D Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high fps (16.0 fps)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 per charge)
62
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
54
environment sealing
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (1,210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
low battery life (800 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645D Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging info
Pentax 645D Vlogging info
30
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D X II vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Pentax 645D
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIPentax 645D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Pentax 645D
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-02 2010-03-10
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6+ Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 409600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax 645AF2
Available lenses 250 6
Crop factor 1 0.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 16.0 frames/s 1.0 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 settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1530g (3.37 pounds) 1480g (3.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 88 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 3207 1262
Other
Battery life 1210 photographs 800 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $5,999 $4,000