Reasons to choose EOS-1D X
Released in 2011, EOS-1D X has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D X
vs Canon EOS 5D Mark II
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1D X864 mm²
EOS 5D Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1D X and EOS 5D Mark II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D XMetricEOS 5D Mark II
18.1 MPEffective pixels21 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
6.91 µmPixel pitch6.41 µm
47.73 µm²Pixel area41.14 µm²
2.09 MP/cm²Pixel density2.43 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
—Maximum video—
—Weight850 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatibleStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion LP-E4N rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable 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 and EOS 5D Mark II have the same sensor area. The EOS-1D X has the lighter body. The EOS 5D Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 5D Mark II
Released in 2008, EOS 5D Mark II has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 21 MP effective resolution, and a 850 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.