Reasons to choose EOS-1D X Mark II
Released in 2016, EOS-1D X Mark II has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
vs Canon EOS 5DS
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1D X Mark II864 mm²
EOS 5DS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS 5DS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D X Mark IIMetricEOS 5DS
20.2 MPEffective pixels50.6 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
6.54 µmPixel pitch4.13 µm
42.77 µm²Pixel area17.08 µm²
2.34 MP/cm²Pixel density5.86 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
4,096 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
1,530 gWeight930 g
CF/CFastStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBattery Pack LP-E6
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D X Mark II and EOS 5DS have the same sensor area. The EOS 5DS has the lighter body. The EOS 5DS has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D X Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 5DS
Released in 2015, EOS 5DS has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 50.6 MP effective resolution, and a 930 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.