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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 Nikon D5 Specs |
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EOS 1D X Mark II
All specs: Main page for EOS 1D X Mark II |
D5
All specs: Main page for D5 |
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EOS 1D X Mark II vs D5 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 D5: 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 D5 features an optical viewfinder with a penta prism that also covers 100% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.72x. 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) |
D5 (0.72x) |
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Better choice: Canon EOS 1D X Mark II |
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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II VS Nikon D5 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 |
D5 |
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| Better Video (2) | 4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| GPS (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS 1D X Mark II are the superior video recording and the built-in GPS. The EOS 1D X Mark II scores 4 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon D5 |
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EOS 1D X Mark II |
D5 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 20.20 | 20.80 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 61 | 153 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 51200 ISO | 100 – 102400 ISO |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 1.62 | 2.36 |
| Articulated monitor (2) | ||
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 1210 | 3780 |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the D5 are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the articulated display and that the battery has more stamina. Yields 20 points for the D5. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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EOS 1D X Mark II |
D5 |
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| Sensor format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Speed (frames/second) | 14 | 14 |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| Lens selection | 200 | 200 |
| Touch screen | ||
| External microphone | ||
| Similar weight | 1340g | 1405g |
| Similar size | 2187cm³ | 2186cm³ |
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| Canon EOS 1D X Mark II VS Nikon D5 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the EOS 1D X Mark II and D5 |
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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 |
Nikon D5 |
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4
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20
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We recommend Nikon D5 as better choice. |
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