Canon
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- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Fair- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · 720g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Excellent- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 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