Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D810 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D810.

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 D810
Megapixels	20.2	36.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame (FX)
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	7360 x 4912
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Nikon FX
ISO	100 - 51,200	64 - 12,800
Expanded ISO	409,600	32 - 51,200
AF Points	61	51
Cross-type AF Points	41	15
Continuous Mode	14fps	4fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,229,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x	0.70x
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	CF + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UDMA7	UHS-I & UDMA
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	57
RAW Buffer Size	Unlimited	18
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/200
Startup Time	0.8s	0.5s
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	1200 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E19)	Yes (EN-EL15)
Weight	54.5 oz (1,544g)	34.9 oz (988g)
Size	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3"	5.7 x 4.8 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Canon 1D X II Advantages:

• ISO – 409,600 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 61 vs 51.

• Cross-type AF Points – 41 vs 15.

• Continuous mode – 14fps vs 4fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

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

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 57.

• RAW Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 18.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Built-in GPS

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Nikon D810 Advantages:

• Megapixels – 16.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D810 is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Nikon D810 has no AA filter.

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Flash

• Weight – The Nikon D810 weighs 556g less.

• Size – The Nikon D810 is noticeably smaller.

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