Canon EOS-1D X Mark II sensor review 2019

In addition to the camera's 20.2-Mpix sensor and dual digit processor, the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II features a 61-point high-density reticular AF II system (all user-capable with 41 cross-type sensors).

All sensors support AF for lenses with an effective aperture of f / 8, and include lenses such as 600mm F4 with 2x telecontractor.

 Canon EOS-1D X Mark II sensor review

 The camera is also the first EOS-1 model to be adopted for face / visual recognition as well as subject tracking by augmenting the 360Kpixel RGB + IR metering sensor.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark Specifications and Features

The new camera adopts a 3.2-inch 1.62 meter-dot touchscreen LCD monitor, and has some high-end video capabilities, including DCI 4K, with frame rates up to 60p and HD video at 120p.

 As a pro model, the camera measures 6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 ”/ 158 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm and weighs 3.37 lb / 1530 grams, body only (with battery and card).

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is available now and will set you back $ 6,299 (USD).

    20.2-Mpix Full-Frame CMOS Sensor

    Digic 6+ Image Processor

    3.2-inch 1.62 m-dot touchscreen LCD monitor

  Canon EOS-1D X Mark   DCI 4K video up to 60 fps

    61-point high density reticular AF II system

    Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF

    ISO 51,200 and 409,600 with extension


    FPS shooting in RAW with 14 FE / AF; 16 fps in LV mode

    Built-in GPS

    CFast and CF Card Slots

Canon EOS-1D X Mark Measurement: Best-performing sensor in range

Canon's newly-developed sensor achieved an overall DxOMark score of 88 points, making it the best-performing sensor in the company's range.

 Some small gains were made in both low ISO and high ISO color noise levels, but more important is the widening of the dynamic range from base (ISO100) to ISO3200.

The 13.5 EV dynamic range in the base is the best in the manufacturer's range.
Comparison 1: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs. Canon EOS-1D X vs. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III: Low ISO DR Expansion

Against the Canon former EOS-1Dx and earlier EOS-1Ds Mark III, the new model's sensor shows some slight improvements in color sensitivity and SNR in different ISO settings, and significant improvements in dynamic range.

ISO100, the EOS-1D X Mark II has an advantage of + 1.5–1.7EV on both models and still maintains a wider range, despite still having a higher mark mark than ISO800, at least at ISO I. .

 This setting has a + 1.7EV advantage over the Mark III. , And it is widened to 2EV at ISO3200, although it is not believed to have been so impressive against the Mark I until then.

The new model shows some improvement in higher ISO noise levels against its predecessor, with around 0.25EV gain, but practically + 1EV gain over the older Mark III. This new model is a tempting proposition not only for action and wild life, but also for landscape photographers.

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Nikon D5 vs Sony A7 II: Excellent all-round performance

There is really only one serious rival to the Mark II, and that is the recently introduced Nikon D5. The two top models have never been closer in their specs before.

It is ironic that when both achieve the same DxOMark sensor rating, both perform quite differently.

We also compare the Mark II with the Sony A7 II with the class leader on this resolution. The sensor is not capable of 4K video and it tops out at just 5 fps, but we've included it here for reference.



The Canon performs exceptionally well. Not only does it have a wider usable dynamic range than Nikon at its base and lower ISO, it is not far behind from Sony, and small differences in usage will not be noted.

The Canon sensor continues to offer a wide dynamic range in every ISO setting, to improve from ISO800 to Sony, and only slightly lag behind Nikon's strong performance from ISO6400.

In fact, the maximum difference is around + 0.6EV. Canon's cameras are known for high ISO noise performance, and the Mark II almost surpasses both Nikon and Sony by + + 0.5EV.

The conclusion

This is a well-deserved result for Canon, and this versatile sensor should prove attractive to a wide range of photographers, including those working across multiple disciplines.

 A wide dynamic range should be appealing to all photographers at low ISOs, but those using it specifically for landscape, and low noise at high ISOs will also appeal to action and sports photographers.

 Although the new model is primarily aimed at that market, the increase in pixel count compared to its predecessor now matches the former EOS-1D Mk III, a model that is still highly regarded for editorial and commercial functions is.

It's not much of a stretch to see the new EOS-1D X Mk II as the natural successor to that camera, and its wide range, including DCI 4K video, makes it highly attractive.

 Sure, it would have been great to see a higher pixel count, but overall, the performance of the sensor gives photographers the versatility to deal with multiple types of assignments with just one camera.