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 Nikon D810
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1D X Mark II862 mm²
D810- 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D X Mark IIMetricD810
20.2 MPEffective pixels36.3 MP
36 × 24Sensor35.9 × 24
6.54 µmPixel pitch4.87 µm
42.77 µm²Pixel area23.74 µm²
2.34 MP/cm²Pixel density4.21 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
4,096 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
1,530 gWeight980 g
CF/CFastStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Type I CompactFlash
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-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 D810 has the lighter body. The D810 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 D810
Released in 2014, D810 has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.3 MP effective resolution, and a 980 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.