Canon EOS-1D X1D X Mark II 2016
With its 20.2MP full-frame sensor, dual DIGIC 6+ processors, and 16fps electronic burst, the 1D X Mark II delivers top-tier speed for action photography. It captures DCI 4K at 60fps with 8.8MP still grabs from video, supported by a 61-point AF system and rugged 1340g body. Best for sports and wildlife photographers who need sustained high-speed continuous shooting and 4K 60fps video in a durable, workhorse DSLR.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong connectivity (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 6+ |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 61 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 14 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 16 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | M-JPEG, MOV, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 1.62 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 1210 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS-1D X1D X Mark II | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX | Leica SL SL2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.2MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 61 | 759 | 425 | 273 | 779 | 225 |
| Burst FPS | 14 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1340 | 658 | 476 | 620 | 658 | 835 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS-1D X1D X Mark II | 61.5 | 73.6 | 84.2 | 77.2 | 75.6 | 37.3 | 99.5 | 53.2 | 42.5 | 82.5 | 92.2 | 32.1 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.2 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 67.4 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 63.9 | 93 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 87 | 88.3 | 91.3 | 79.6 | 91.3 | 97.7 | 95.7 | 82.2 | 42.5 | 84.5 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81 | 88.3 | 95.1 | 87.7 | 84.3 | 52.7 | 90.5 | 82.2 | 93.2 | 93 | 99.2 | 84 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.8 | 90.5 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 93 | 47.8 | 90.1 | 99.2 | 0 | 93 | 92.2 | 84 |
| Leica SL SL2 Compare | 76.9 | 97.1 | 98.5 | 76.1 | 77.3 | 64.6 | 90.1 | 53.2 | 0 | 82.5 | 67.6 | 84 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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