Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon Z7

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Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon Z7

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

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z7 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 1DX Mark III
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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Nikon Z7

Bigger pixels
~ 6.58 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
1DX Mark II test data on DxO Mark Z7 test data on DxO Mark

3,207 vs 2,668 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
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 400 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.1 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$3097 vs $6299
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
45.7 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper 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
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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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Review Excerpt

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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Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
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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

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS-1D C

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6989
35mm

Bigger pixels
Dual card slots

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$5999
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Nikon Z7

Nikon D4S

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$5999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$5243
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5

Nikon Z7

Nikon D5

$2147
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$5243
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D5

Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon Z6

$2999
35mm

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon EOS R

$2999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1632
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1632
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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