Canon 1D X vs Olympus E-1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D X vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was revealed 8 years after the E-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D X grades versus the E-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X & Olympus E-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X features physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D X versus the E-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and E-1 is 50 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and E-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X will resolve greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1D X should have an advantage in sensor technology.