Canon 1D X vs Canon 80D

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1D X vs Canon 80D, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and 80D (24MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and 80D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was launched 5 years before the 80D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D X grades vs the 80D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X and Canon EOS 80D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D X Gallery and Canon 80D Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X enjoys outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Canon 80D has measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D X vs the 80D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and 80D is 50 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and 80D.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 80D will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 1D X is going to be behind in sensor tech.