SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS-1D X vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 18.1MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
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)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 18.1MP)
- ✓Lighter Body (890g vs 1530g)
01
Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS-1D X18.1 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +12.3 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS-1D XFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS-1D X36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS-1D X3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS-1D XCanon EF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS-1D XDual DIGIC 5+
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
02
Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS-1D X61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS-1D X61 points
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS-1D XDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +7 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +7 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS-1D X14 fps
✓ +7 fpsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS-1D X1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS-1D XNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS-1D X1080p30 FHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS-1D X1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS-1D X8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS-1D XFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS-1D X3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04
Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS-1D XDual CompactFlash Type I/II
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS-1D XOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS-1D X1120 shots
✓ +220 shotsCanon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS-1D X1530 g
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
✓ 640g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS-1D X158.0 × 163.6 × 82.7 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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