Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (labelled Canon 650D in some countries) are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in February 2016 and February 2011. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on a full frame (1DX Mark II) and an APS-C (T3i) sensor. The 1DX Mark II has a resolution of 20 megapixels, whereas the T3i provides 17.9 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1D X Mark II | Canon T3i | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses | |
20 MP, Full Frame Sensor | 17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
4K/60p Video | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO 100-51200 (50-409600) | ISO 100-6400 (100-12800) | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
3.2" LCD, 1620k dots | 3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | |
Fixed touchscreen | Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
16 shutter flaps per second | 3.7 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed | |
1210 shots per battery charge | 440 shots per battery charge | |
158 x 168 x 83 mm, 1530 g | 133 x 100 x 80 mm, 570 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D X Mark II and the Canon T3i is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions 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 T3i is considerably smaller (50 percent) than the Canon 1D X Mark II. Moreover, the T3i is substantially lighter (63 percent) than the 1DX Mark II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 1DX Mark II is splash and dust resistant, while the T3i does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor (as in the 1DX Mark II) will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, while more compact options are available for the smaller-sensor camera (T3i). You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 1DX Mark II gets 1210 shots out of its LP-E19 battery, while the T3i can take 440 images on a single charge of its LP-E8 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1DX Mark II has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the T3i, Canon provides the BG-E8 vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on eBay).
The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. 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 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 T3i« | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.1 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon T3i | ||
Canon 6D Mark II« » | 5.7 in | 4.4 in | 3.0 in | 27.0 oz | 1200 | Y | Jun 2017 | 1,999 | Canon 6D Mark II | |||
Canon SL2« » | 4.8 in | 3.7 in | 2.8 in | 16.0 oz | 650 | n | Jun 2017 | 549 | Canon SL2 | |||
Canon 5DS« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 32.8 oz | 700 | Y | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon SL1« » | 4.6 in | 3.6 in | 2.7 in | 14.4 oz | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon SL1 | ||
Canon T5i« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.5 oz | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon T5i | ||
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 5D Mark III« » | 6.0 in | 4.6 in | 3.0 in | 33.5 oz | 950 | Y | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon 6D« » | 5.7 in | 4.4 in | 2.8 in | 27.2 oz | 1090 | Y | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon T4i« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.3 oz | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon T4i | ||
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 T2i« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.7 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon T2i | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 6.0 in | 4.5 in | 3.0 in | 30.0 oz | 850 | Y | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
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 1Ds Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 42.9 oz | 1200 | Y | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D5« » | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | 3.6 in | 49.9 oz | 3780 | Y | Jan 2016 | 6,499 | Nikon D5 | |||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The T3i was launched at a markedly lower price (by 90 percent) than the 1DX Mark II, which puts it into a different market segment. 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: Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to 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 X Mark II features a full frame sensor and the Canon T3i an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the T3i is 62 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.6. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

With 20MP, the 1DX Mark II offers a higher resolution than the T3i (17.9MP), but the 1DX Mark II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.57μm versus 4.31μm for the T3i) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the 1DX Mark II is a somewhat more recent model (by 4 years and 11 months) than the T3i, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.
The 1DX Mark II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 51200, which can be extended to ISO 50-409600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS Rebel T3i are ISO 100 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-12800..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under review, the 1DX Mark II provides substantially higher image quality than the T3i, with an overall score that is 23 points higher. This advantage is based on 2 bits higher color depth, 2 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. 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 X Mark II» | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon T3i« | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon T3i | |
Canon 6D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 26.0 | 6240 | 4160 | 1080/60p | 24.4 | 11.9 | 2862 | 85 | Canon 6D Mark II | |
Canon SL2« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.4 | 1041 | 79 | Canon SL2 | |
Canon 5DS« » | Full Frame | 50.3 | 8688 | 5792 | 1080/60p | 24.7 | 12.4 | 2381 | 87 | Canon 5DS | |
Canon SL1« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon SL1 | |
Canon T5i« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon T5i | |
Canon 1D C« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 4K/24p | - | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Full Frame | 22.1 | 5760 | 3840 | 1080/30p | 24.0 | 11.7 | 2293 | 81 | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 12.1 | 2340 | 82 | Canon 6D | |
Canon T4i« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon T4i | |
Canon 1D X« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 11.8 | 2786 | 82 | Canon 1D X | |
Canon T2i« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 784 | 66 | Canon T2i | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | 1080/30p | 23.7 | 11.9 | 1815 | 79 | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | - | 24.0 | 12.0 | 1663 | 80 | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Full Frame | 16.6 | 4992 | 3328 | - | 23.3 | 11.3 | 1480 | 74 | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D5« » | Full Frame | 20.7 | 5588 | 3712 | 4K/30p | 25.1 | 12.3 | 2343 | 88 | Nikon D5 |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the 1DX Mark II provides a higher video resolution than the T3i. It can shoot video footage at 4K/60p, while the T3i is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1DX Mark II and the T3i are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the 1DX Mark II offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the T3i (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the 1DX Mark II has a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.53x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 1D X Mark II and Canon T3i along with similar information for a selection of comparators.
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) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D X Mark II» | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 16.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon T3i« | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon T3i | |
Canon 6D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 6.5 | n | n | Canon 6D Mark II | |
Canon SL2« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon SL2 | |
Canon 5DS« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 5DS | |
Canon SL1« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon SL1 | |
Canon T5i« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon T5i | |
Canon 1D C« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 4.5 | n | n | Canon 6D | |
Canon T4i« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon T4i | |
Canon 1D X« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X | |
Canon T2i« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon T2i | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.9 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 4.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D5« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 2359 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Nikon D5 |
One feature that is present on the 1DX Mark II, but is missing on the T3i 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 T3i 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 1DX Mark II does not have a selfie-screen.The 1DX Mark II writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or CFast cards, while the T3i uses SDXC cards. The 1DX Mark II features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the T3i only has one slot.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
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 X Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel T3i 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 X Mark II» | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon T3i« | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T3i | |
Canon 6D Mark II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon 6D Mark II | |
Canon SL2« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | Y | Canon SL2 | |
Canon 5DS« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5DS | |
Canon SL1« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon SL1 | |
Canon T5i« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T5i | |
Canon 1D C« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D C | |
Canon 5D Mark III« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark III | |
Canon 6D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 6D | |
Canon T4i« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T4i | |
Canon 1D X« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X | |
Canon T2i« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon T2i | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D5« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D5 |
It is notable that the 1DX Mark II has a headphone jack, which is not present on the T3i This port makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D X Mark II (unlike the T3i) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
The 1DX Mark II is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Canon. In contrast, the T3i has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the T3i was succeeded by the Canon T4i.
Review summary: Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1D X Mark II and the Canon T3i? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.
Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II:
- More detail: Offers more megapixels (20 vs 17.9MP) with a 6% higher linear resolution.
- Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (23 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
- Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (2 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (2 EV of extra DR).
- Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2 stops ISO advantage).
- Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/60p vs 1080/30p).
- Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.53x).
- Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1620k vs 1040k dots).
- Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (16 vs 3.7 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1210 versus 440) on a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
- Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
- More modern: Reflects 4 years and 11 months of technical progress since the T3i launch.
Advantages of the Canon EOS Rebel T3i:
- More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
- Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.76x vs 0.53x).
- More flexible LCD: Has swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- More compact: Is smaller (133x100mm vs 158x168mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 960g or 63 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (90 percent cheaper at launch).
- More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in February 2011).
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 1DX Mark II is the clear winner of the match-up (23 : 7 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.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 1DX Mark II or the T3i perform in practice. 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: Canon 1D X Mark II vs T3i
This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below summarizes the assessments of some of the best known camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The full reviews are available by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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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 T3i« | rev | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon T3i | ||
Canon 6D Mark II« » | Rec | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Jun 2017 | 1,999 | Canon 6D Mark II | |||
Canon SL2« » | HiRec | 78/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2017 | 549 | Canon SL2 | |||
Canon 5DS« » | Rec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 3,699 | Canon 5DS | |||
Canon SL1« » | Rec | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon SL1 | ||
Canon T5i« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon T5i | ||
Canon 1D C« » | - | - | - | - | - | Apr 2012 | 14,999 | - | Canon 1D C | ||
Canon 5D Mark III« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2012 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark III | ||
Canon 6D« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 2,099 | - | Canon 6D | ||
Canon T4i« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon T4i | ||
Canon 1D X« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon T2i« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon T2i | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 91/100 | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | - | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark III« » | - | HiRec | 4.5/5 | - | - | Aug 2007 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark III | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D5« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Jan 2016 | 6,499 | Nikon D5 |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. 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. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 1D X Mark II vs Canon T3i
Camera Model | Canon 1D X Mark II | Canon T3i |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses |
Launch Date | February 2016 | February 2011 |
Launch Price | USD 5999 | USD 599 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | Full Frame Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0 mm | 22.3 x 24.0 mm |
Sensor Area | 864 mm2 | 332.27 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 43.3 mm | 26.8 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.6x |
Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixels | 17.9 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 6.57 μm | 4.31 μm |
Pixel Density | 2.31 MP/cm2 | 5.39 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 4K/60p Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-51200 ISO | 100-6400 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-409600 ISO | 100-12800 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 6+ (Dual) | DIGIC 4 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 88 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 24.1 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 13.5 | 11.5 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 3207 | 793 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.53x |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | no Top Display |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1620k dots | 1040k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Swivel screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | no Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous Shooting | 16 shutter flaps/s | 3.7 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF or CFAST cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | Headphone port | Headphone port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Not weather sealed |
Battery Type | LP-E19 power pack | LP-E8 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1210 shots per charge | 440 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
158 x 168 x 83 mm (6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in) |
133 x 100 x 80 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in) |
Camera Weight | 1530 g (54.0 oz) | 570 g (20.1 oz) |
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