Canon EOS-1D X vs Nikon 1 AW1

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS-1D X1 AW1
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS-1D X Mark II
      MSRP$799/£749/€799 (w/11-27.5mm lens), $999/£949/€1019 (w/11-27.5mm and 10mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels19.3 Megapixel15.13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200160 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 5+EXPEED 3A
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34564608 x 3072
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61135
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points410
      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 X Nikon 1 AW1
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon 1
      Crop Factor1x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps60.0 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 X Nikon 1 AW1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Fill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Off
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supporti-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      DxO Low Light ISO2786428
      DxO Color Depth23.820.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.810.9
      DxO Overall Score8251
      Video Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional LC-5 transmitter via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control N3 connector Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Dimensions158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27")114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1530 g (3.37 lb / 54.0 oz)201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 8 x 7.9"6.6 x 6.1 x 4.7"
      Package Weight7.2 lb2.55 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Battery PackLP-E4NEN-EL20
      Battery Life1120 shots220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS-1D X Nikon 1 AW1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 2, 5, 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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