Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon R5

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Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon R5

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

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

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Differences

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Canon R5

Less expensive
$2999* vs $3899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 6.58 vs 4.39 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1210 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon R5 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
738g vs 1544g
Lighter weight
More pixels
45.0 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.
Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon EOS-1D C

$2999
35mm

Touchscreen
Built-in GPS

$6989
35mm

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D C

Canon R5

Canon EOS-1D C

$3399
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$6989
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon R5 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5999
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Canon R5

Nikon D4S

$3399
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$6497
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5

Canon R5

Nikon D5

$3399
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$6497
35mm

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon D5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon Z7 II

$2999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

$2330
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon Z7 II

Canon R5

Nikon Z7 II

$3399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$2330
35mm

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Canon 1DX Mark II

Sony A1

$2999
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$6498
35mm

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Sony A1

Canon R5

Sony A1

$3399
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$6498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A1

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