| General | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS-1D X | EOS-1Ds Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 19.3 Megapixel | 16.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.1 Megapixel | 17.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dual DIGIC 5+ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4992 x 3328 |
| Other Resolutions | 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 | 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2048, 2496 x 1664 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal (can have ratios programmed) |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -2 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 61 | 45 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 41 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable |
| Optics | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 2.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x | 0.70x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic with the CCD sensor and Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 14.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Super High-speed: Maximum 14 shots/sec. High-speed: Maximum 12 shots/sec. Low-speed: Maximum 3 shots/sec |
| Flash | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual | External |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/250 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless |
| Exposure | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Average Spot | |
| Metering Range | 0 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) |
| DXO | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2786 | 1480 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.8 | 23.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| DxO Overall Score | 82 | 74 |
| Video | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds 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-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 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 Weight | 7.2 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E4N | |
| Battery Life | 1120 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7) | Slot 1: SD Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Canon EOS-1D X | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec, remote | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy body covers | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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