Canon EOS-1D vs Canon EOS-1D X

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1DEOS-1D X
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark II Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-HFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions28.7 x 19.1 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels4 Megapixel19.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels4 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution2464 x 16485184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions1232 x 8244608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)Fine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4561
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenInterchangeable
      Optics Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1.3x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution120k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.76x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps14.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferSuper High-speed: Maximum 14 shots/sec.
      High-speed: Maximum 12 shots/sec.
      Low-speed: Maximum 3 shots/sec
      Flash Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternalE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      DxO Low Light ISO2786
      DxO Color Depth23.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.8
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional LC-5 transmitter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Dimensions156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15")158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz)1530 g (3.37 lb / 54.0 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 8 x 7.9"
      Package Weight7.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Battery PackLP-E4N
      Battery Life1120 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D X
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge


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