Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D C

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1D X Mark IIEOS-1D C
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D X
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark III
      MSRP$5999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels21.5 Megapixel19.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600100 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6+Dual DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 18244608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6161
      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 ScreenEc-C6 provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or LInterchangeable
      Optics Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.76x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting16.0 fps14.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 14 fps at 20.2 MP for up to 170 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityModes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.)
      Enabled in all metering modes.
      During movie shooting, press AE Lock button to set AE lock and the AF point selection button to cancel AE lock (no automatic cancellation)
      AE lock (canceled automatically when metering turns off) possible before movie shooting. Movie shooting can start while AE lock is in effect.
      DXO Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      DxO Low Light ISO3207
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score88
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Movie File FormatMP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesM-JPEG/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [500 to 800 Mbps]
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 360 Mbps]

      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21604096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB
      1 x PC Sync Socket
      1 x RJ45
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E8 transmitter via optional LC-5 transmitter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control N3 connector (Enabled with Wireless Controller LC-5)
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Dimensions158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.61 x 3.27")158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1530 g (3.37 lb / 53.97 oz)1500 g (3.3 lb / 52.9 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 8.05 x 7.7"9.5 x 8 x 7.8"
      Package Weight7.2 lb7.4 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Battery PackLP-E19LP-E4N
      Battery Life1210 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Slot 2: CFast (CFast 2.0)
      Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D C
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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