Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS Rebel XT

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and the Canon EOS Rebel XT, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II was introduced in February 2016 and Canon EOS Rebel XT was introduced in April 2005. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Highlights

      • 20.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 51,200 Native ISO
      • 61 Focus Points
      • 3.2" 1,620k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 16.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon EOS Rebel XT Highlights

      • 8 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 7 Focus Points
      • 1.8" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel XT.

      PROS

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 88
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1210 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      •   Expensive
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS-1D X Mark II over Canon EOS Rebel XT.

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 8 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 51,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 3456 x 2304
      More Focus Points 61 vs 7
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 1.8"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 115k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 95%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.76x vs 0.50x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 16.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/200 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Lower Min Metering 0 EV vs +1 EV
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 3207 vs 637
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.1 vs 21.8
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.5 vs 10.8
      Higher DxO Overall Score 88 vs 60
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel XT

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel XT over Canon EOS-1D X Mark II.

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz) vs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS Rebel XT
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS Rebel XT
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E8 transmitter
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a 3.2" screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Canon EOS Rebel XT has a 1.8" screen with 115k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderCanon EOS Rebel XT has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has 100% coverage with 0.76x magnification and Canon EOS Rebel XT has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II features a 20.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 51,200 and expands to 50 - 409,600 in boosted mode. Canon EOS Rebel XT features a 8 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.2 x 14.8 mm and a total area of 219 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6+ processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon EOS Rebel XT can take pictures up to 3456 x 2304 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2496 x 1664, 1728 x 1152 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has Canon EF lens mount and Canon EOS Rebel XT has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Canon EOS-1D X Mark II its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS Rebel XT its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS-1D X Mark II it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel XT nothing can be done. On Canon EOS Rebel XT it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II comes with LP-E19 battery pack with battery life of 1210 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has two card slots - one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7) and one for CFast (CFast 2.0). Canon EOS Rebel XT has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Canon EOS Rebel XT has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel XT. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II can shoot continuously up to 16.0 fps. Canon EOS Rebel XT can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Focusing

      Both cameras have Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with Canon EOS-1D X Mark II having 61 focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range and with Canon EOS Rebel XT having 7 focusing points. and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II having from -3 to +18 EV detection range.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel XT range from 0 to +20 EV and +1 to +20 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and ±2 EV range on Canon EOS Rebel XT. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel XT.


      Flash

      Canon EOS Rebel XT has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel XT.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II body has dimensions of 158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27") and Canon EOS Rebel XT body has dimensions of 127 x 94 x 64 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.52"). Canon EOS-1D X Mark II weighs 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz) and Canon EOS Rebel XT weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz).

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      158 mm

      168 mm

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      127 mm

      94 mm

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      168 mm

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      94 mm

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      83 mm

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      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel XT

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel XT for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      GOOD
      80
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1210 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      GOOD
      76
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1210 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      GOOD
      77
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1210 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel XT and give them scores of 77 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 88
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60

      Photo

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 16.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   7 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      GOOD
      84
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

      Canon EOS Rebel XT

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1210 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)


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