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

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 2, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 409600. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1D X, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1D X

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 61 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

4096 x 2160

Expect recording in 4096 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E19

The battery of this camera can last up to 1210 shots per charge with the included LP-E19 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EOS-1D X

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1D X, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Oct. 18, 2011. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 61 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E4N

The battery of this camera can last up to 1120 shots per charge with the included LP-E4N battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - 41
Number of focus points 61 61

Connectivity

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
Wireless connectivity Optional Optional
DXO color depth 24.1 23.8
DXO dynamic range 13.5 11.8
DXO low light ISO 3207.0 2786.0
DXO overall score 88.0 82.0

Exposure mode

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
Yes
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
AKA - -
announced Feb. 2, 2016 Oct. 18, 2011
Body type Large SLR Large SLR
brand Canon Canon
msrp $3,159.99 $0.00
model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Predecessor model Canon EOS-1D X Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Successor model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Lense

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Focal length multiplier 1x 1x
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 257 257

Other features

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
GPS Built-in Optional
Self-timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Storage slots 2 2
Storage type CompactFlash + CFast 2.0 Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 16.0 fps 14.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Battery life 1210 shots 1120 shots
Battery model LP-E19 LP-E4N
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm 158 x 164 x 83mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 1530 grs 1340 grs

Screen

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
No

Sensor

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Max boosted ISO 409600 204800
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 20 18
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
Headphone port
Yes
No
Max video resolution 4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)

Viewfinder

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Canon EOS-1D X
viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder