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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D X II
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D2X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3X
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon D2Xs

 1D X D2Xs 
RevealedOctober 2011June 2006More recent by 66 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k235kSharper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Canon 1D X

 D2Xs 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon D2Xs

 1D X D2Xs 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

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

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Street photography camera
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography highlights
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,120 shots)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography info
Nikon D2Xs Travel photography info
49
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (1,120 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
43
weather proof
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography info
Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,120 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Vlogging camera
28
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon D2Xs
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon D2Xs
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Nikon D2Xs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-10-18 2006-06-01
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 51200 800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340g (2.95 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 59
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 10.9
DXO Low light score 2786 489
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $5,299 $3,999