Let’s compare the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a 20.2 MP and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 30.4 MP resolution.
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Megapixels | 20.2 | 30.4 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
SLR Type | Dslr | Dslr |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
AA Filter | Fixed | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) | 6720 x 4480 (30.1 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 51200 | Min 100 - Max 32000 |
Full ISO Settings | 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, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Startup Time | 0.8 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Phase Detect : 61 AF points (all support f/8) with max 41 cross-type points, 5 dual cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6) | Phase Detect: OVF: 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); Up to 5 dual cross-type AF points at f/2.8 and f/5.6, up to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4 and f/5.6, up to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6 and f/8, up to 20 horizontal-line AF points at f/5.6, up to 61 horizontal-line AF points at f/8; Dual Pixel CMOS AF on sensor |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | 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, 100-32000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | Unlimited |
AW Buffer Size | Unlimited | 19 |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.2 | 3.2 |
LCD Resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | Yes | Yes |
Focus Peaking | No | No |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter, Ec-C6 screen provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L; Intelligent VF II | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
Focus Peaking | No | No |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Video File Format | MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) | MOV (4K video: Motion JPEG; Full HD and HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) |
Memory Card Type | CF1 / CFast / CFast 2.0 | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
SD UHS Support | CF and CFast slots | SD: UHS-I, CF: UDMA7 |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Internal connections | System extension terminal, Mini HDMI (Type-C), remote terminal | Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
NFC | No | Yes |
Bluetooth | No | No |
Built-In GPS | Yes | Yes |
USB Type | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1210 shots | 900 shots |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E20 battery grip |
Weight | 54.5 oz (1,544 g) includes batteries | 31.4 oz (890 g) includes batteries |
Size | 6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm) | 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0 in. (151 x 116 x 76 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $5,499.00 |
Buy starting from $2,799.00 |
Release Date | 2016-04-15 | 2016-09-01 |