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Canon 1D X vs Canon R5

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Canon EOS R5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D X II
Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1D X and Canon R5, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and R5 (45MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1D X was brought out 9 years earlier than the R5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1D X grades versus the R5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Canon R5

 1D X R5 

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon 1D X

 R5 1D X 
ReleasedJuly 2020October 2011Newer by 106 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Canon R5

 1D X R5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Canon R5 has proportions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D X and the R5.

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and R5 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and R5.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon R5 to render extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 1D X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography highlights
Canon R5 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
88
you can focus manually
amazing MP (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography info
Canon R5 Sports photography info
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (1,120 shots)
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (320 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography features
Canon R5 Travel photography features
49
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (1,120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing MP (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (320 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography highlights
Canon R5 Landscape photography highlights
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (1,120 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (320 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging info
Canon R5 Vlogging info
28
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone port
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Canon 1D X vs Canon R5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Canon R5
 Canon EOS-1D XCanon EOS R5
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS R5
Class Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-10-18 2020-07-09
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 8192 x 5464
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 1053
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon RF
Total lenses 250 17
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 738 gr (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $5,299 $3,899