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| Predecessor: |
Canon 1DX
1DX vs 1DX Mark II |
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| Successor: |
Canon 1DX Mark III
1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DP2 Merrill | 1DX Mark II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $999.99 | $5999.00 |
| Street Price: | $3,194.26 | $2,999.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-12 | 2016-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 12.5 oz (355 g) |
54.5 oz
(1,544 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.3 in. (122 x 66 x 58 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: | Foveon X3 | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.8 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.00 microns | 6.58 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 88 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 3,207 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
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, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 14.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) |
4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | 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: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF |
| Lens: | Sigma Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 30mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | Non-Zoom | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large.) | 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? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional add-on optical type VF-21. | 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: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,620,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | 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): | 6400 | 51200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | 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, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB) 1�5, Color Temperature, PC-1�5 (Personal WB) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | 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: | No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16, 1/1600s at f/4.0-f/16 and 1/1250s at f/2.8-f/16. | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) | Depends on external flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 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: | No UHS support | No UHS support |
| Other Memory: | CF and CFast slots | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound | 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: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV | 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): | <0.3 | |
| 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 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 14.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 14.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | Unlimited |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | 14.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | 73 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 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): | 0.072 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 97 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1210 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-41 | Proprietary LP-E19 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 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: | SIGMA Photo Pro | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Update of DP2x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors. | |
