Canon 1D vs G1X Mark II
The Canon EOS-1D and the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in September 2001 and February 2014. The 1D is a DSLR, while the G1X Mark II is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-H (1D) and an 1.5-inch (G1X Mark II) sensor. The 1D has a resolution of 4.1 megapixels, whereas the G1X Mark II provides 13 MP.
Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.
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Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II | |
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Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Canon EF mount lenses | 24-120mm f/2.0-3.9 | |
4.1 MP, APS-H Sensor | 13 MP, 1.5" Sensor | |
no Video | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO 200-1600 (100-3200) | ISO 100-12800 | |
Optical viewfinder | Viewfinder optional | |
2.0" LCD, 120k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Tilting touchscreen | |
8 shutter flaps per second | 5.2 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
500 shots per battery charge | 240 shots per battery charge | |
156 x 158 x 80 mm, 1585 g | 116 x 74 x 66 mm, 553 g |
Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS-1D and the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
Body comparison
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D and the Canon G1 X Mark II is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon G1 X Mark II is considerably smaller (65 percent) than the Canon 1D. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1D is splash and dust resistant, while the G1X Mark II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the G1X Mark II has a lens built in, whereas the 1D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 1D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 1D gets 500 shots out of its NP-E3 battery, while the G1X Mark II can take 240 images on a single charge of its NB-12L power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1D has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power.
The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D» | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.9 oz | 500 | Y | Sep 2001 | 6,499 | - | Canon 1D | ||
Canon G1 X Mark II« | 4.6 in | 2.9 in | 2.6 in | 19.5 oz | 240 | n | Feb 2014 | 799 | Canon G1 X Mark II | |||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | 6.2 in | 6.6 in | 3.3 in | 54.0 oz | 1210 | Y | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | 5.9 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 31.4 oz | 900 | Y | Aug 2016 | 3,499 | Canon 5D Mark IV | |||
Canon T6s« » | 5.2 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 19.9 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 649 | - | Canon T6s | ||
Canon G16« » | 4.3 in | 3.0 in | 1.6 in | 12.6 oz | 360 | n | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 1D C« » | 6.2 in | 6.5 in | 3.3 in | 54.5 oz | 1120 | Y | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon G1 X« » | 4.6 in | 3.2 in | 2.6 in | 18.8 oz | 250 | n | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon 1D X« » | 6.2 in | 6.6 in | 3.3 in | 54.7 oz | 1120 | Y | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 43.4 oz | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon T1i« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.3 oz | 400 | n | Mar 2009 | 799 | - | Canon T1i | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 40.7 oz | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | 5.9 in | 6.3 in | 3.1 in | 48.9 oz | 1800 | Y | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 55.2 oz | 1200 | Y | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 54.1 oz | 1200 | Y | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 44.6 oz | 600 | Y | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Panasonic LX100« » | 4.5 in | 2.6 in | 2.2 in | 13.9 oz | 300 | n | Sep 2014 | 899 | Panasonic LX100 | |||
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. |
The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The G1X Mark II was launched at a lower price than the 1D, despite having a lens built in. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D features an APS-H sensor and the Canon G1 X Mark II an 1.5-inch sensor. The sensor area in the G1X Mark II is 52 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.3 and 1.85. The sensor in the 1D has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the G1X Mark II offers a 4:3 aspect.
Technology-wise, the G1X Mark II uses a more advanced image processing engine (DIGIC 6) than the 1D (DIGIC), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the G1X Mark II offers a higher resolution of 13 megapixels, compared with 4.1 MP of the 1D. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.49μm versus 11.56μm for the 1D). However, it should be noted that the G1X Mark II is much more recent (by 12 years and 4 months) than the 1D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.
The resolution advantage of the Canon G1 X Mark II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the G1X Mark II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 20.8 x 15.6 inch or 52.8 x 39.6 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 16.6 x 12.5 inch or 42.3 x 31.7 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 13.9 x 10.4 inch or 35.2 x 26.4 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 1D are 12.5 x 8.3 inch or 31.7 x 21.1 cm for good quality, 10 x 6.6 inch or 25.4 x 16.9 cm for very good quality, and 8.3 x 5.5 inch or 21.1 x 14.1 cm for excellent quality prints.
The Canon EOS-1D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 100-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II are ISO 100 to ISO 12800 (no boost).

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D» | APS-H | 4.1 | 2496 | 1662 | - | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D | |
Canon G1 X Mark II« | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | Canon G1 X Mark II | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | Full Frame | 30.1 | 6720 | 4480 | 4K/30p | 24.8 | 13.6 | 2995 | 91 | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
Canon T6s« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 12.0 | 915 | 70 | Canon T6s | |
Canon G16« » | 1/1.7 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 21.0 | 11.7 | 230 | 54 | Canon G16 | |
Canon 1D C« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 4K/24p | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon G1 X« » | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 1D X« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 11.8 | 2786 | 82 | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon T1i« » | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | Canon T1i | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.2 | 975 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 1003 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Full Frame | 11.0 | 4064 | 2704 | - | 21.8 | 11.0 | 954 | 63 | Canon 1Ds | |
Panasonic LX100« » | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | 22.3 | 12.5 | 553 | 67 | Panasonic LX100 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The G1X Mark II indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1D does not. The highest resolution format that the G1X Mark II can use is 1080/30p.
Feature comparison
Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the 1D has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the G1X Mark II relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the G1X Mark II can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the EVF-DC1. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 1D and Canon G1 X Mark II in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D» | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 1/16000s | 8.0 | n | n | Canon 1D | |
Canon G1 X Mark II« | - | n | 3.0 | 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/4000s | 5.2 | Y | Y | Canon G1 X Mark II | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 16.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 1/8000s | 7.0 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
Canon T6s« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 1/4000s | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon T6s | |
Canon G16« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.2 | Y | Y | Canon G16 | |
Canon 1D C« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D C | |
Canon G1 X« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | Swivel | n | 1/4000s | 1.9 | Y | Y | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 1D X« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon T1i« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.4 | Y | n | Canon T1i | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 8.5 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 8.3 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 120 | fixed | n | 1/8000s | 3.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds | |
Panasonic LX100« » | 2764 | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 11.0 | n | Y | Panasonic LX100 |
One feature that is present on the 1D, but is missing on the G1X Mark II is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The G1X Mark II has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the 1D does not have a selfie-screen.The Canon G1 X Mark II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.
The 1D writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the G1X Mark II uses SDXC cards.
Connectivity comparison
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D» | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1D | |
Canon G1 X Mark II« | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon G1 X Mark II | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 5D Mark IV | |
Canon T6s« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon T6s | |
Canon G16« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon G16 | |
Canon 1D C« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon G1 X« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 1D X« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Canon T1i« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T1i | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | FW | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds | |
Panasonic LX100« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Panasonic LX100 |
It is notable that the G1X Mark II offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the 1D does not offer wifi capability.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D (unlike the G1X Mark II) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
The G1X Mark II is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Canon. In contrast, the 1D has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 1D was succeeded by the Canon 1D Mark II. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon website.
Review summary
So how do things add up? Is the Canon 1D better than the Canon G1 X Mark II or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.
Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D:
- Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/16000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 5.2 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 240) on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2001).
Reasons to prefer the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (13 vs 4.1MP), which boosts linear resolution by 73%.
- Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC 6 vs DIGIC).
- Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/30p video.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 120k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
- Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 1D requires a separate lens.
- More compact: Is smaller (116x74mm vs 156x158mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 1D).
- Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
- Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
- More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
- More modern: Reflects 12 years and 4 months of technical progress since the 1D launch.
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the G1X Mark II is the clear winner of the contest (18 : 10 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.
How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 1D and the Canon G1 X Mark II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 1D or the G1X Mark II. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews
This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D» | - | + + | - | - | - | Sep 2001 | 6,499 | - | Canon 1D | ||
Canon G1 X Mark II« | + | 77/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 799 | Canon G1 X Mark II | |||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon 5D Mark IV« » | + + | 87/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2016 | 3,499 | Canon 5D Mark IV | |||
Canon T6s« » | + | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 649 | - | Canon T6s | ||
Canon G16« » | + | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2013 | 549 | Canon G16 | |||
Canon 1D C« » | - | - | - | - | - | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon G1 X« » | + | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon 1D X« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 1D Mark IV« » | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Canon T1i« » | + + | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2009 | 799 | - | Canon T1i | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | - | - | - | o | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | + + | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II N« » | - | - | - | - | - | Aug 2005 | 3,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark II N | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | - | + + | - | o | - | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds« » | - | + + | - | - | - | Sep 2002 | 8,999 | - | Canon 1Ds | ||
Panasonic LX100« » | + + | 85/100 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | Sep 2014 | 899 | Panasonic LX100 | |||
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (-) not available. |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.
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Specifications: Canon 1D vs Canon G1 X Mark II
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.
Camera Model | Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Fixed lens compact camera |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | 24-120mm f/2.0-3.9 |
Launch Date | September 2001 | February 2014 |
Launch Price | USD 6499 | USD 799 |
Sensor Specs | Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II |
Sensor Technology | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-H Sensor | 1.5" Sensor |
Sensor Size | 28.7 x 19.1 mm | 18.7 x 14.0 mm |
Sensor Area | 548.17 mm2 | 261.8 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 34.5 mm | 23.4 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1.85x |
Sensor Resolution | 4.1 Megapixels | 13 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 2496 x 1662 pixels | 4160 x 3120 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 11.56 μm | 4.49 μm |
Pixel Density | 0.76 MP/cm2 | 4.96 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | no Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 200-1600 ISO | 100-12800 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-3200 ISO | no Enhancement |
Image Processor | DIGIC | DIGIC 6 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | .. | 58 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | .. | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | .. | 10.8 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | .. | 581 |
Screen Specs | Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II |
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Viewfinder optional |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.55x | |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
Rear LCD Size | 2.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 120k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Tilting screen |
Touch Input | no Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II |
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF |
Manual Focusing Aid | No Peaking Feature | Focus Peaking |
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) | 1/16000/s | 1/4000/s |
Continuous Shooting | 8 shutter flaps/s | 5.2 shutter flaps/s |
Time-Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | Intervalometer built-in |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II |
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | Firewire | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | mini HDMI |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | Wifi built-in |
Near-Field Communication | no NFC | NFC built-in |
Body Specs | Canon 1D | Canon G1 X Mark II |
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | NP-E3 | NB-12L |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots per charge | 240 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in) |
116 x 74 x 66 mm (4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 in) |
Camera Weight | 1585 g (55.9 oz) | 553 g (19.5 oz) |
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