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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Compared to the Canon EOS 7D Mark II
| Specifications | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2014 |
| Megapixels | 20.2 | 20.2 |
| Total Pixels | 21.5 | 20.9 |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0mm | 22.4 x 15.0mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Pixel Size | 6.58µm | 4.09μm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/10.6 | f/6.6 |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
| Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-E | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | 1.6x |
| Image Processor | Dual DIGIC 6+ | Dual DIGIC 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor | TTL-CT-SIR with a dedicated CMOS sensor |
| Points | 61 points (Cross-type AF points: Max. 41 points) | 65-point all cross-type AF * The number of AF points and cross-type AF points vary depending on the lens used. * The center AF point is a dual cross-type AF point at f/2.8. |
| Working Range | EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection: All 61 point AF (based on EOS iTR AF setting) Manual selection: Single point AF (selectable points 61, 15, 9 or cross type only points selectable) Manual selection: Sngle point Spot AF Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right) Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points Manual selection: Zone AF (all AF points divided into 9 focusing zones) Manual selection: Large Zone AF (all AF points divided into 3 focusing zones) AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting | Automatic selection: 65 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF (65 cross type only, 21 or 9 points selectable) Manual selection: Spot AF Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right) Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
| Microadjustment | Manual: Enter adjustment +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for zoom lenses) Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 40 lenses individually Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number | AF Menu +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for Zooms) Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 40 lenses individually Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number |
| Touch & Drag AF | ||
| Eye Detection AF | ||
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | Approx. 360,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 216-zone metering. EOS Intelligent Subject Analysis system (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.2% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 1.5% viewfinder at centre) AF point-linked spot metering Multi-spot metering (4) Centre weighted average metering | 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor EOS iSA System with 252-zone metering: (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering (approx. 1.8% viewfinder at center) * AF point-linked spot metering not provided (4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 0 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, with evaluative metering) | EV 0 – 20 (at 73˚F/23˚C and ISO 100) |
| Exposure Comp | ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB) |
| AEB | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | 2, 3, 5 or 7 Shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
| Light Flicker Mode | Y | |
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1 102400, H2 204800, H3 409600 | Auto (100-16000), 100-16000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to H1: 25600, H2: 51200
During Movie shooting: Auto (100-16000), 100-16000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode) | 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.76x | Approx. 1.00x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm | Approx. 22mm |
| Information | AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Electronic level Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance, JPEG/RAW indicator | AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Electronic level Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance, JPEG/RAW indicator |
| DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 3.2" (8.11cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1620K dots | 3.0" (7.7cm) Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots |
| Coating | Anti-reflection and Anti-smudge. Reinforced glass incorporated | Anti-reflection, Solid Structure and Anti smudge |
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of seven levels | Auto: Using extenal ambient light sensor Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level (4) Custom Quick Control Screen | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | 11 (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | Up to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm) |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | E-TTL II, Manual flash, Multi flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec | 1/250sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | +/- 3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom (x3) | Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom (x3) |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Lens optical correction (Not possible with M-RAW and S-RAW): - Peripheral illumination correction - Chromatic aberration correction - Distortion correction (during or after still photo shooting) - Diffraction correction (during or after still photo shooting) - Digital Lens Optimizer (after still photo shooting) Resize to M1, M2 or S (frame grab images from 4K movies and images shot in S quality cannot be resized) Cropping: JPEG images can be cropped (Aspect ratio is fixed - 3:2 or 2:3) - 41 cropping sizes selectable, from 13% to 95% (diagonal) - Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation - Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation RAW image processing - during image Playback only Multiple exposure 4K Frame Grab | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction Resize to M, S1, S2 or S3 RAW image processing - during image Playback only Multiple exposure HDR images 5 presets |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Silent single, Silent Continous High, Silent Continuous Low, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote) | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote), Silent single shooting, Silent continous shooting |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 14fps. with full AF / AE tracking, speed maintained for up to unlimited number of JPEGs or 170 RAW images, with CFast 2.0 card Max. 16fps in Live View mode with mirror locked up and exposure and AF locked on first frame | Max. Approx. 10fps. (speed maintained for up to an infinite number of JPEGs or 31 RAW images with UDMA7 card. |
| Shutter Lag | 36-55ms | 55ms |
| Viewfinder Blackout | N/A | N/A |
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | 29.97 fps | 29.97 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone - Single), available with all EF lenses | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Custom Movie Servo AF |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor (315-zone) Partial metering (approx. 6.5% of Live View screen) Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View screen) Center-weighted average metering Active metering timer can be changed | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
| Display Options | 3 levels available through INFO. button: No information, Basic shooting information, Histogram Multiple Exposure status also available in Multiple Exposure mode | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: 10 compression options RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition) Complies with Exif 2.30 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 5472x3648, (M1) 4368x2912, (M2) 3648x2432, (S) 2736x1824 RAW: (RAW) 5472x3648, (M-RAW) 4104x2736, (S-RAW) 2736x1824 | JPEG 3:2: (L) 5472x3648, (M) 3648x2432, (S1) 2736x1824, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 4864x3648, (M) 3248x2432, (S1) 2432x1824, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 5472x3072, (M) 3648x2048, (S1) 2736x1536, (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x408 JPEG 1:1: (L) 3648x3648, (M) 2432x2432, (S1) 1824x1824, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480 RAW: (RAW) 5472x3648, (M-RAW) 4104x2736, (S-RAW) 2736x1824 |
| Movie Type | MOV Video: 4K - Motion JPEG (internal recording only), Full HD - MPEG4 AVC / H.264 variable (average) bit rate, Audio: Linear PCM MP4 Video: Full HD - MPEG4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Image data: H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Movie Size | 4K (17:9) - 4096 x 2160 Full HD (16:9) - 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) intra or inter frame 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) lite inter-frame 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) inter-frame or inter-frame lite |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT CF or CFast card | Max duration 29min 59sec |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | ||
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Custom Functions | 34 Custom Functions | 18 Custom Functions |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes (equal to EOS-1N) |
| Sound Memo | Up to 30sec per image - 48Khz or 8Khz | No |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) | SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0): for computer communication and direct printing |
| Other Interface | HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible), System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E8 and WFT-E6), External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack), RJ-45 (gigabit ethernet), N3-type remote control terminal | HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible, output of uncompressed YCbCr 4:2:2, 8-bit for video streaming is possible, sound output via HDMI is also possible) External microphone (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | CF Card (Type I; compatible with UDMA 7 CF cards) and CFast Card (CFast 2.0 supported) | CompactFlash Type I (UDMA 7 compatible), SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card. High-speed writing with UHS-I type SD cards is supported |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E19 (or LP-E4N, LP-E4) | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (or LP-E6) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 1210 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) 1020 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) | Approx. 670 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 640 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | Battery charger LC-E19 (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E19, DC Coupler DC-E19, AC Adapter kit ACK-E4 | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6 |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | Magnesium Alloy body covers |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 400,000 | 200,000 |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 45 °C, 85% or less humidity | 32–104°F/0–40°C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions Inches | 6.22 x 6.6 x 3.25" (158.0 x 167.6 x 82.6mm) | 5.85 x 4.43 x 3.08" (148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 53.97 oz (1530g) | 32.10 oz (910g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder C | Eyecup, Angle Finder C, Focusing Screen Eh-A, Focusing Screen Eh-S |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E6A, WFT-E8A | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7 (Version 2) |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lenses | All EF and EF-S lenses |
| Battery Grip | N/A | BG-E16 Buy ► |
| Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 and Speedlite 600EX-RT | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 |
| Other | Hand Strap E2, Connect Station CS100 | Hand Strap E2 |
| Review | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS 7D Mark II |
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