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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS-1D X

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 18.1MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 18.1MP)
  • ✓Lighter Body (890g vs 1530g)
Canon EOS-1D X Advantages4 Spec Wins
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (14fps vs 7fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1120shots vs 900shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +12.3 MP
Canon EOS-1D X18.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS-1D XFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS-1D X36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS-1D X3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Canon EOS-1D XCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Canon EOS-1D XDual DIGIC 5+
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Canon EOS-1D X61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
Canon EOS-1D X61 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS-1D XDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS-1D X1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS-1D XNo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Canon EOS-1D X1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS-1D X1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Canon EOS-1D X8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS-1D XFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS-1D X3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS-1D XDual CompactFlash Type I/II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS-1D XOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Canon EOS-1D X1120 shots
✓ +220 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
✓ 640g Lighter
Canon EOS-1D X1530 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Canon EOS-1D X158.0 × 163.6 × 82.7 mm
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