Canon EOS M vs Canon 1DX Mark II Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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

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

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon 1DX 1DX vs 1DX Mark II
Successor:	Canon EOS M3 EOS M vs EOS M3	Canon 1DX Mark III 1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III
General
Model Number:	EOS M	1DX Mark II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$600.00	$5999.00
Street Price:		$2,999.00
Date Available:	2012-10-15	2016-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	17.7 oz (503 g) includes batteries, kit lens	54.5 oz (1,544 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (109 x 67 x 32 mm)	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	20.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	6.58 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.0x
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:	65	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.1	24.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.2	13.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	827	3,207
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG	JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.2	14.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))	MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF-M	Canon EF
Lens:	Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.10x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AF	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
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	Optical / 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
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600	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 ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Twilight and Sunset, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	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)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering	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
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control mode, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction; Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye)
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye; FE Lock	Depends on external flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	CF1 / CFast / CFast 2.0
UHS Support:	UHS-I	No UHS support
Other Memory:		CF and CFast slots
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+L/F JPEG	RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))	MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RC-6 wireless remote	Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack	System extension terminal, Mini HDMI (Type-C), remote terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.94	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	2.02
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	2.33	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.2	14.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	13	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.4	14.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	6	Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.1	14.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	3	73
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.74 seconds	0.09 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):	0.173 seconds	0.072 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.051 seconds	0.053 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878s
Startup Time:	2.7 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.4 seconds	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	230 shots	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		1210 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E12	Proprietary LP-E19
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary LP-E19 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:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc	Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Full HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video Snapshot. DIGIC 5 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF, 3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen LCD, optional EF lens adapter. Available in black or white.