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EOS-1D X Mark II

Legendary sports DSLR with 14fps and 4K DCI — still seen on sidelines.

$5,999

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

20.2 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

51,200

Burst

30 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

8-stop

Weight

720 g

Battery

520 shots

Sensor size

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon RF mount

45

First-party

60

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Excellent
9.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 720g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • 14fps mechanical
  • Pro tank build
  • 4K DCI video

Cons

  • Discontinued
  • 20MP
  • Very heavy

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Sensor

Resolution20.2 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth200 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness8 stops

Body

Weight720 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon RF