Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and D2Xs (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X was manufactured 5 years later than the D2Xs and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1D X scores vs the D2Xs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X & Nikon D2Xs. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X Gallery & Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X has got outer measurements 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 Nikon D2Xs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D X vs the D2Xs.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and D2Xs is 50 and 51 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and D2Xs.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D X will render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1D X provides a benefit in sensor technology.