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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D X II
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 1D X
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D X III
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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 1D X and Canon 1D X II, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the 1D X II (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1D X was brought out 5 years prior to the 1D X II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1D X scores against the 1D X II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 1D X 1D X II 

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

 1D X II 1D X 
LaunchedFebruary 2016October 2011Fresher by 52 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 1D X 1D X II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X features exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Canon 1D X II has dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1D X against the 1D X II.

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II size comparison

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

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

Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and 1D X II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 1D X II to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older 1D X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography details
Canon 1D X II Portrait photography details
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography advice
Canon 1D X II Street photography advice
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography factors
Canon 1D X II Sports photography factors
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (1,120 per charge)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (1,210 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography advice
Canon 1D X II Travel photography advice
48
weather sealing
MP count good (18MP)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (1,120 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
54
weather proof
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (1,210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography advice
Canon 1D X II Landscape photography advice
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (1,120 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (1,210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Vlogging camera
Canon 1D X II as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D X vs Canon 1D X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Canon 1D X II
 Canon EOS-1D XCanon EOS-1D X Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2011-10-18 2016-02-02
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ Dual DIGIC 6+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 61
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 1530 gr (3.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 88
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 13.5
DXO Low light score 2786 3207
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures 1210 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N LP-E19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $5,299 $5,999