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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D X II
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1D X versus Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and D1X (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X was launched 10 years after the D1X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1D X matches up vs the D1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon D1X

 1D X D1X 
ReleasedOctober 2011June 2001Newer by 126 months
Screen sizing3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k130kClearer screen (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1D X

 D1X 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon D1X

 1D X D1X 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X has external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Nikon D1X has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D X versus the D1X.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and D1X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and D1X.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D X will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern 1D X is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X
Portrait photography with Nikon D1X
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
51
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X
Street photography with Nikon D1X
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
44
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,120 CIPA)
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography features
Nikon D1X Travel photography features
48
weather sealing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (1,120 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
28
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography details
Nikon D1X Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,120 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging factors
Nikon D1X Vlogging factors
28
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon D1X
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Nikon D1X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-10-18 2001-06-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 1960
Maximum native ISO 51200 800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/500s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 1200g (2.65 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $5,299 $5,130