Though details about the camera were leaked on Sunday, today Canon has officially announced their new top-of-the-line model: the Canon 1DX Mark II.
The Canon EOS 1DX II features a new 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor with dual-pixel autofocus technology, which can be used while shooting 4K video. When shooting stills, the camera is capable of shooting RAW files at 14 frames per second, or 16 frames per second while the mirror is locked up in “live view”.
As it was announced only a couple of weeks after Nikon announced their D5, comparisons will be unavoidable. The chart below shows some of the major differences between the Canon 1DX, the 1DX Mark II, and the Nikon D5.
| Canon EOS 1DX | Canon 1DX Mark II | Nikon D5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price: | $6800 (when released) | $5999 | $6499 |
| Sensor Resolution: | 18 Megapixel | 20.2 Megapixel | 20.8 Megapixel |
| Native ISO Range | 100-51200 | 100-51200 | 100-102400 |
| Expandable ISO Range | 50-204,800 | 50- 409,600 | 50 - 3,280,000 |
| Auto-Focus Points | 61 selectable | 61 selectable | 55 selectable 153 total |
| Cross-Type Points | 41 (5 dual diagonal) | 41 (5 dual diagonal) | 35 selectable 99 total |
| Minimum Auto-Focus Light Levels | -2 EV | -3 EV | -4 EV |
| Smallest Aperture that Allows AF | f/5.6 (original firmware) | f/8 (all 61 points) | f/8 (9 selectable points, 15 total) |
| Maximum Frame Rate: | 14 fps (high speed mode) 12 fps shooting RAW | 16fps (live view) 14fps RAW | 14fps (life view) 12fps RAW |
| Maximum RAW Burst: | 170 shots | 200 shots | |
| Metering Sensor: | 107,250 pixel RGB | 360,000 pixel RGB 216 zone | 180,000 pixel RGB |
| Video Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection | Dual Pixel CMOS | Contrast Detection |
| Video Size and Rates (PAL and NTSC, approx) | 1080p 24/25/30fps 720p 60fps | 4K : 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 / 24 1080p : 120 / 100 / 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 / 24 NO 720p | 4K : 30 / 25 / 24 1080p : 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 / 24 720p : 60 / 50 |
| 4K pixel dimensions | n/a | 4096 x 2160 (17:9) | 3840 x 2160 (16:9) |
| 4K Crop | n/a | 1.3x Crop? | 1.5x Crop |
| Max 4K Video Duration | n/a | At least 17 minutes | 3 Minutes |
| 1080p Slow Motion | None | 120fps | 60fps |
| Video Type | .h264 codec with choice of 2 compression types: 1.IPB , smaller file size 2.ALL-I , higher image quality, larger file size | MOV: (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC) | MOV : H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding |
| Connectivity: | Wireless with accessory Canon WFT-E6A Gigabit LAN jack | Canon WFT-E8A Wireless USB 3 HDMI (Type C) Gigabit LAN jack | Wireless Module WT-6A USB 3 HDMI (Type C) Gigabit LAN jack |
| Viewfinder (all are 100% coverage) | Pentaprism, .76x magnification | Pentaprism, .76x magnification | Pentaprism, .72x magnification |
| Memory Slots | 2 Compact Flash | 1 Compact Flash 1 CFast 2.0 | 2 Compact Flash OR 2 XQD |
| Weight (CIPA) | 1340g (body only) | 1530g | 1415g |
| Battery Life | 1120 | 1210 shots | 3780 shots |
| Built In GPS | No | Yes | No, GP-1A required |
Price and Availability
The EOS 1DX Mark II body will be available in April for $5999. It can be pre-ordered from the retailers below:
Canon EOS 1DX Mark II Body ($5999) at : B&H Photo | Adorama Photo
Canon 1DX Mark II Body with CFast Card/Reader : B&H Photo | Adorama Photo
Wireless Controller WFT-E8A for 1DX II ($599) : B&H Photo | Adorama Photo
