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

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS-1D XEOS-1D Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm28.7 x 19.1 mm
      Total Pixels19.3 Megapixel8.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.1 Megapixel8.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34563504 x 2336
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17283104 x 2072, 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6145
      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 ScreenInterchangeableInterchangeable (9 types), Standard focusing screen: Ec-CIII
      Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 37:63, no mirror cut-off with EF 1200mm f/5.6 or shorter lens)
      Optics Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3.0 - +1.0
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Built-in
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps8.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferSuper High-speed: Maximum 14 shots/sec.
      High-speed: Maximum 12 shots/sec.
      Low-speed: Maximum 3 shots/sec      		Low-speed continuous: Approx. 3 shots/sec. High-speed continuous: Approx. 8.5 shots/sec.
      JPEG: Approx. 40 shots (Large, JPEG 8) RAW: Approx. 20 shots
      Flash Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual      		External
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 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 X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 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)
      Exposure LockAEB: +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Bracketing methods: 1. Shutter speed or aperture 2. ISO speed Manual: +/-3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
      Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO27861003
      DxO Color Depth23.822.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.811.1
      DxO Overall Score8266
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      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 X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104° F / 0 - 40° C
      Operating Humidity85% or lower
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Dimensions158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27")156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1530 g (3.37 lb / 54.0 oz)1565 g (3.45 lb / 55.20 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 8 x 7.9"
      Package Weight7.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Battery PackLP-E4N
      Battery Life1120 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)Slot 1: SD
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II)
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1D Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body coversMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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