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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II

Portability
50
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2001
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D MII
Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 1D X
  • Renewed by Canon 1D X III
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 1D X II (20MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 1D X II (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D was revealed 15 years before the 1D X II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1D matches up against the 1D X II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Canon 1D X II

 1D 1D X II 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Canon 1D

 1D X II 1D 
ReleasedFebruary 2016December 2001Fresher by 172 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k120kCrisper screen (+1500k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D and Canon 1D X II

 1D 1D X II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D has outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Canon 1D X II has proportions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D against the 1D X II.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and 1D X II is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and 1D X II.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon 1D X II will show more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography highlights
Canon 1D X II Portrait photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D as a Street photography camera
Canon 1D X II as a Street photography camera
48
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,585 grams)
61
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D
Sports photography with Canon 1D X II
49
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery (1,210 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography highlights
Canon 1D X II Travel photography highlights
38
environment proofing
more heavy than others in class (1,585g)
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (1,210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography highlights
Canon 1D X II Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (1,210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D
Vlogging with Canon 1D X II
9
lack of video recording
30
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D X II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Canon 1D X II
 Canon EOS-1DCanon EOS-1D X Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2001-12-13 2016-02-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual DIGIC 6+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2464 x 1648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 61
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 120 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) 1530 gr (3.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3207
Other
Battery life - 1210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Card slots 1 Dual
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