Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Black 2016
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Black 2016
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a rugged, high-performance DSLR that continues to impress users with its build quality, autofocus speed, frame rate, and battery life. While many reviewers praise it as a capable workhorse and excellent value at discounted prices, concerns about expensive repair costs and limited future serviceability by Canon CPS are significant drawbacks. Some users specifically chose this over mirrorless options, valuing its reliability and lens compatibility.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- High frame rate
- Great battery life
- Excellent value at discount price
Cons
- Prohibitively expensive repairs
- Heavy and bulky body
- Limited future serviceability by Canon CPS
- Potential sensor scratch repair cost exceeds new camera price
- Outdated technology compared to mirrorless
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
The OM-5 Mark II is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and versatile camera that excels for travel and everyday carry. Users love its image quality, weather sealing, image stabilization, and computational features, often preferring it over heavier full-frame setups. Common criticisms include limited battery life, a poor printed manual, and some concerns about build quality and autofocus subject recognition compared to higher-end models.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective weather sealing
- Great image stabilization
- Computational photography features
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Poor printed manual
- Build quality concerns (plastic)
- Limited AF subject recognition
- No built-in flash
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.200000762939453 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | DIGIC 6+ | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type) | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 14 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 16 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | M-JPEG, MOV, MP4 | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 1210 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Black 2016
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
