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Canon EOS-1D X Review

Canon 1D X

Specs

  • 18MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50-204800)
  • 3.2" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 14 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1340g. 158 x 164 x 83 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Replaced by Canon 1D X II

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Canon 1D X Resume

Announced in October 2011 , Canon EOS-1D X is a 18.0MP Pro DSLR camera and has a Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor.

Canon 1D X is a member of Canon's 1D series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Canon 1D Variety
ModelRelease DateSensorMax FPSDimensionsWeight
Canon 1D X II201620.0MP - Full frame16.0 fps158 x 168 x 83mm1530g
Canon 1D C201218.0MP - Full frame14.0 fps158 x 164 x 83mm1500g
Canon 1D X201118.0MP - Full frame14.0 fps158 x 164 x 83mm1340g
Canon 1D MIV201016.0MP - APS-H10.0 fps156 x 157 x 80mm1230g
Canon 1Ds MIII200821.0MP - Full frame5.0 fps150 x 160 x 80mm1385g

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Canon 1D X Compared to other DSLR Cameras

Check more information of our Canon 1D X analyzing its characteristics and positive and negative compared to middle competitor cameras in its category.

Main Advantages
Advantage1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution
AdvantageOptical Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Face Detection Focusing
Advantage18.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
Advantage51.200 Max ISO
Advantage61 Focus Points
AdvantageLarge 3.2" Screen
Advantage1.040k dots LCD Resolution
Advantage1/8000s High Shutter Speed
Advantage Autofocus at f8 using center point
Advantage14.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting
Advantage Long Battery Life (1120 shots)
Advantage External Microphone Port
Advantage Environmental Sealing
Advantage Timelapse Recording
AdvantageGood Low Light ISO - 2786
Advantage41 Cross Type Focus Points
Advantage 2 Storage Slots
Advantage Top LCD Display
Advantage Flash Sync Port
Advantage AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)
Advantage High Shutter Life Expectancy - 400000 cycles
Advantage Dual-axis Electronic Level
Advantage Magnesium alloy body elements

Main Disadvantages
Disadvantage No Wireless Connection
Disadvantage No Image Stabilization
Disadvantage No Articulating Screen
Disadvantage No Touch Screen
Disadvantage Heavy Body: 1340g
Sensor Overview: Canon 1D X

Canon 1D X has a 18.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Dual Digic 5+ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. 1D X has a native ISO range of 100 - 51200 which can be boosted to 50-204800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Sony A7R IV with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon 1D X vs Sony A7R IV or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

Canon 1D X DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Canon 1D X sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 82 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Canon 1D X here.

Physical Specs: Canon 1D X
Canon 1D X weight is 1340 g and size is 158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27″).
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Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon 1D X with its main competitors:

Canon 1D X Size Overview to Competitors
ModelSensorWeightvs 1D XThicknessvs 1D X
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 5D MIV30.0MP - Full frame 890g450g lighter76mm7mm thinner
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 5DS R51.0MP - Full frame930g410g lighter76mm7mm thinner
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 5D MIII22.0MP - Full frame950g390g lighter76mm7mm thinner
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 1D X II20.0MP - Full frame1530g190g heavier83mm equal thickness
Canon EOS-1D X CameraNikon D4s16.0MP - Full frame1350g10g heavier91mm8mm thicker
Canon EOS-1D X CameraNikon D75024.0MP - Full frame840g500g lighter78mm5mm thinner
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 1Ds MIII21.0MP - Full frame1385g45g heavier80mm3mm thinner
Canon EOS-1D X CameraNikon D416.0MP - Full frame1340g equal weight91mm8mm thicker



Canon 1D X back view and LCD

1D X has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. The viewfinder has a coverage of 100% and a magnification ratio of 0.76x. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

Max Shutter speed

Canon 1D X has max speed of 14 fps and max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec..

Focusing

Canon 1D X features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 61 focus points and 41 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

Canon 1D X also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

Video Features

With Canon 1D X, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30,25,24 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Canon 1D X will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
You can also consider its successor, the Canon 1D X II which features 4K video recording.

1D X has a built-in Mono microphone and a None speaker. Canon 1D X also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone.

Connectivity and Storage

Battery

Canon 1D X is mechanized by a battery which gives a shooting lifetime of 1120 therefore to CIPA norm.

Canon 1D X
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Canon 1D X Battery Specs Compared to Other Models
ModelMax VideoBattery LifeWi-fiBluetoothNFC
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 5D MIV
»» Compare to 1D X
4096 x 2160900shotsYesNoYes
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 5DS R
»» Compare to 1D X
1920 x 1080700shotsNoNoNo
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 5D MIII
»» Compare to 1D X
1920 x 1080950shotsNoNoNo
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 1D X II
»» Compare to 1D X
4096 x 21601210shotsNoNoNo
Canon EOS-1D X CameraNikon D4s
»» Compare to 1D X
1920 x 10803020shotsNoNoNo
Canon EOS-1D X CameraNikon D750
»» Compare to 1D X
1920 x 10801230shotsYesNoNo
Canon EOS-1D X CameraCanon 1Ds MIII
»» Compare to 1D X
None1800shotsNoNoNo
Canon EOS-1D X CameraNikon D4
»» Compare to 1D X
1920 x 10802600shotsNoNoNo
The Best Photography Type for Canon 1D X
In this part, we tell you about the score of Canon 1D X in 5 different photography spheres.

Canon 1D X for Portrait Photography

Advantage Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Advantage Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Advantage Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Good Ergonomics&Handling
Disadvantage No Image Stabilization

Canon 1D X for Street Photography

Advantage Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Advantage Live-view
Advantage Face-Detection Focusing
Advantage Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Disadvantage No Image Stabilization
Disadvantage Large Body

Canon 1D X for Sports Photography

Advantage Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Advantage Environmental Sealings
Advantage Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
Advantage 41 Cross Type Focus sensors
Advantage 61 Focus Points
Advantage Good Battery Life: 1120 shots
Advantage Good Low Light ISO
Advantage Good Ergonomics&Handling
Advantage Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Disadvantage No Image Stabilization

Canon 1D X for Daily Photography

Advantage Environmental Sealings
Advantage Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Disadvantage Large Body
Disadvantage 1340g
Disadvantage Body Thickness 83mm

Canon 1D X for Landscape Photography

Advantage Live-view
Advantage Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Advantage Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Advantage Environmental Sealings

Canon EOS-1D X Detailed Specifications

Main Props
BrandCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D X
Announced2011-10-18
Body TypeLarge SLR
ViewFinder
TypeOptical (pentaprism)
Resolutionno electronic viewfinder
Coverage100%
Magnification0.76
Screen
TypeFixed Type
TechnologyClear View II TFT LCD
Size3.2"
Resolution1,040k dots
Live ViewAvailable
Touch ScreenNot Available
Lens
Manual FocusAvailable
Lens MountCanon EF
Number of Lenses271
Focal Length Multiplier1x
Macro Focus Rangen/a
Photo Props
Min Shutter Speed30s
Max Shutter Speed1/8000s
Continuous Shooting14.0 fps
Shutter PriorityAvailable
Aperture PriorityAvailable
Manual Exposure ModeAvailable
Exposure CompensationYes
Custom White BalanceAvailable
Image StabilizationNot Available
Built-in FlashNot Available
Flash Rangeno built-in flash
Max Flash Sync1/250s
External FlashAvailable
AE BracketingAvailable
WB BracketingAvailable
Exposure Modes
Multi-SegmentAvailable
AverageAvailable
SpotAvailable
PartialNot Available
AF-AreaNot Available
Center WeightedAvailable
DxO Sensor Scores
Overall Score82
Color Depth23.8
Dynamic Range11.8
Low Light ISO2786

Sensor
TypeCMOS
SizeFull frame
Dimensions36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area864.00mm2
Resolution18 megapixels
Max Image Resolution5184 x 3456
Max Native ISO51,200
Max Boosted ISO204800
Min Native ISO100
Min Boosted ISO50
RAW SupportAvailable
AutoFocus
TouchNot Available
ContinuousAvailable
SingleAvailable
TrackingAvailable
SelectiveAvailable
CenterNot Available
Multi AreaAvailable
Live ViewAvailable
Face DetectionAvailable
Contrast DetectionAvailable
Phase DetectionAvailable
Number of Focus Points61
Number of Cross Focus Points41
Video Props
Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
Microphone PortAvailable
Headphone PortNot Available
Connectivity
Wireless ConnectivityOptional
HDMI PortAvailable
USBnone
Physical
Environmental SealingAvailable
Water ProofNot Available
Dust ProofNot Available
Shock ProofNot Available
Crush ProofNot Available
Freeze ProofNot Available
Weight1340g
Physical Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm
Battery Life1120 shots
Battery TypeBattery Pack
Battery ModelLP-E4N
Other Features
TimelapseAvailable
GPSOptional
Storage TypeCompact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible
Storage Slots2
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