Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D5.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 1D X II	Nikon D5
Megapixels	20.2	20.8
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	5568 x 3712
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Nikon FX
ISO	100 - 51,200	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	409,600	50 - 3,276,800
AF Points	61	153
Cross-type AF Points	41	99
Continuous Mode	14fps	12fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	2,359,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x	0.72x
Video Resolution	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50/30/25/24p	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + CFast	2 x XQD or 2 x CF
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UDMA7
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	200
RAW Buffer Size	Unlimited	183
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.8s	0.4s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	No
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1210 shots	3780 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E19)	Yes (EN-EL18a)
Weight	54.5 oz (1,544g)	49.9 oz (1,415g)
Size	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3"	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.6"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Canon 1D X II Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 14fps vs 12fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 200.

• RAW Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 183.

• Built-in GPS

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Nikon D5 Advantages:

• ISO – 3,276,800 vs 409,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 153 vs 61.

• Cross-type AF Points – 99 vs 41.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Time-Lapse

• Battery Life – 3780 shots vs 1210 shots.

• Weight – The Nikon D5 weighs 129g less.

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