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 6D Mark II
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1D X Mark II862 mm²
EOS 6D Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.3%
The EOS-1D X Mark II has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D X Mark IIMetricEOS 6D Mark II
20.2 MPEffective pixels26.2 MP
36 × 24Sensor35.9 × 24
6.54 µmPixel pitch5.73 µm
42.77 µm²Pixel area32.89 µm²
2.34 MP/cm²Pixel density3.04 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
4,096 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
1,530 gWeight765 g
CF/CFastStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLP-E6N lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
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 has the larger sensor area. The EOS 6D Mark II has the lighter body. The EOS 6D Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 6D Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 6D Mark II
Released in 2017, EOS 6D Mark II has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 26.2 MP effective resolution, and a 765 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.