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Cameras which are being compared are Professional DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II vs Pentax K-1 Specs |
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EOS 1D X Mark II
All specs: Main page for EOS 1D X Mark II |
K-1
All specs: Main page for K-1 |
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EOS 1D X Mark II vs K-1 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:
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EOS 1D X Mark II vs K-1: Viewfinder EOS 1D X Mark II has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.76x and covers 100% of view field. The K-1 features an optical viewfinder with a penta prism that also covers 100% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.70x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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EOS 1D X Mark II (0.76x) |
K-1 (0.70x) |
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Better choice: Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II VS Pentax K-1 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Canon EOS 1D X Mark II a better choice |
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EOS 1D X Mark II |
K-1 |
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| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 14 | 4 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 61 | 33 |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 200 | 40 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.62 | 1.04 |
| Touch screen (2) | ||
| Better Video (2) | 4096 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 1210 | 750 |
| USB 3.0 (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 1D X Mark II are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the EOS 1D X Mark II is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video. The EOS 1D X Mark II scores 22 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Pentax K-1 |
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EOS 1D X Mark II |
K-1 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 36.40 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 51200 ISO | 100 – 204800 ISO |
| Image stabilizer (3) | ||
| Articulated monitor (2) | ||
| Weighs less (2) | 1340g (43.2 oz.) |
1010g (32.6 oz.) |
| More portable (2) | 2187cm³ (138 cu.in.) |
1284cm³ (81 cu.in.) |
| WiFi (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the K-1 are the higher resolution, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is the articulated display, the lower weight than the EOS 1D X Mark II and the more compact size. Finally, there’s the the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. Yields 20 points for the K-1. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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EOS 1D X Mark II |
K-1 |
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| Sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| External microphone | ||
| GPS | ||
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| Canon EOS 1D X Mark II VS Pentax K-1 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the EOS 1D X Mark II and K-1 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
Pentax K-1 |
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22
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20
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We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. |
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