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Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X II
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 1D X and Nikon Df, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the Df (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D X was introduced 3 years earlier than the Df and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D X matches up against the Df in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon Df

 1D X Df 
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 1D X

 Df 1D X 
AnnouncedDecember 2013October 2011More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon Df

 1D X Df 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1D X has outer measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D X and Nikon Df in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D X versus the Df.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df size comparison

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

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and Df.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 1D X to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older 1D X will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography highlights
Nikon Df Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography info
Nikon Df Sports photography info
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,120 per charge)
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (1,120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (1,400 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography advice
Nikon Df Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,120 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging info
Nikon Df Vlogging info
28
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon Df
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Nikon Df
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-10-18 2013-12-20
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 39
Cross type focus points 41 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340g (2.95 lbs) 760g (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 2786 3279
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures 1400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $5,299 $2,747