Canon EOS-1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: 1530 g ; Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 890 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: 5505 x 3670 ; Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 6720 x 4480
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: 20.2 ; Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 30.1
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) ; Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II: LP-E19 lithium-ion battery ; Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: LP-E6N lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (30.1).
| Specification | Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS-1D X Mark II | EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 158 x 167.6 x 82.6 mm | 150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9 mm |
| Weight | 1530 g | 890 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5505 x 3670 | 6720 x 4480 |
| Total megapixels | 21.5 | 31.7 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.2 | 30.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6720 x 4480 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 50-409600) | Auto, 100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) | 4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CF/CFast | SD/SDHC/SDXC/CompactFlash |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E19 lithium-ion battery | LP-E6N lithium-ion battery |