Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon EOS M5 Specifications

35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Canon EOS M5

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 1DX 1DX vs 1DX Mark II
Successor:	Canon 1DX Mark III 1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III
General
Model Number:	1DX Mark II	EOS M5
Alternate Model Number(s):		M5
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$5999.00	$1099.00
Street Price:	$2,999.00	$839.00
Date Available:	2016-04-15	2016-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	54.5 oz (1,544 g) includes batteries	19.6 oz (557 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm)	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4 in. (116 x 89 x 61 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	20.2	24.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.58 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	88	77
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.1	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.5	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,207	1,262
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1824 (5.4 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	14.0	9.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie 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)	MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Canon EF-M
Lens:	n/a	Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		24 - 72mm
Focal Length (actual):		15 - 45mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.00x
Aperture Range:		f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: Phase-detect AF via 61 AF points (all support f/8) with max 41 cross-type points, 5 dual cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6); Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points (Fixed location on 7x7 grid) via camera automatic selection; Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection; Face+Tracking AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / 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	0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,620,000 dots	1,620,000 dots (540,000 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
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 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB) 1ï¿½5, Color Temperature, PC-1ï¿½5 (Personal WB)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Light Bulb, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	360K-pixel RGB+IR sensor: 216-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points); Center-weighted; Partial (6.2% of viewfinder); Spot (1.5% of viewfinder) center, multi (up to 8), linkable to all AF points	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect (Stills and Movie), High Dynamic Range), 2 Custom User Settings
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds	10, 2 or custom seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Depends on external flash	Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CFast / CFast 2.0	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:	CF and CFast slots
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG	.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie 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)	MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless	Optional wired (RS-60E3), IR (RC-6) or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	System extension terminal, Mini HDMI (Type-C), remote terminal	Micro USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack, wired remote jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.53
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3	0.58
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	14.0	9.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	27
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	14.1	9.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	18
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	14.0	9.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	73	17
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.072 seconds	0.132 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.43 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.053 seconds	0.056 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds	1.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds	1.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	260 shots	295 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	1210 shots	295 shots
Battery Life, Video:		85 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E19	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor	No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website.
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: