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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II vs Canon EOS R: which is better?

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II and Canon EOS R compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

$5,999

BEST OVERALL

CANON

Canon EOS R

$1,799

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.9/10 — 0.4 ahead of the Canon EOS R. Dead heat on design. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

BATT

VIDE

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II×9

Canon EOS R×1

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR CameraBEST OVERALL

Canon EOS R Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPVideo — Canon EOS R leads by 7.0

TIGHTESTDESIGN — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IIEOS R

AutofocusiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.0

MARK II9.5

EOS R8.5

BatteryiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +2.5

MARK II9.0

EOS R6.5

BuildiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.0

MARK II9.5

EOS R8.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.0

MARK II8.0

EOS R8.0

DOXMARKiTIED AT 8.8

MARK II8.8

EOS R8.8

FEATURESiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.0

EOS R7.5

Image QualityiTIED AT 9.0

MARK II9.0

EOS R9.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +0.2

MARK II9.0

EOS R8.8

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.2

MARK II9.2

EOS R8.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +1.5

MARK II8.5

EOS R7.0

ValueiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.5

EOS R8.0

BATTERYiCanon EOS 1D X Mark II · +2.5

MARK II9.0

EOS R6.5

VideoiCanon EOS R · +7.0

MARK II0.0

EOS R7.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS R0.47BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS 1D X Mark II0.15

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II$5,99922W8.9

Canon EOS R$1,79910W8.5

AF Pointsi

5,655← BEST +9170%

Subject Detectioni

EOS iTR AF

Eye, Face, Animal

Burst RateFPSi

14 fps← BEST +75%

8 fps

Battery HealthWHi

29.2 Wh

14 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2700 mAh

1,865 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

1210

700/800

Battery VoltageVi

10.8 V← BEST +50%

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E19

LP-E6N

Card Slotsi

1x CFast 2.0, 1x CompactFlash

Single SD (UHS-II)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

1,210 shots← BEST +227%

370 shots

WeightGi

1,530 g

660 g← 57% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes (Dust and Drip Resistant)

Yes, dust and drip resistant

Screen Resolutioni

1,620,000 dots

2.1 million dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

DSLR

Yes

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

—

3.69 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +2%

3.15 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out Screeni

Yes← BEST

VolumeCM³i

2188 cm³

1,048 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

0 Hz

60 Hz← BEST

WidthMMi

158 mm← BEST +16%

135.8 mm

HeightMMi

167.6 mm← BEST +70%

98.3 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci

45 °C← BEST +13%

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

Thicknessi

82.6 mm

84.4 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

89← BEST +1%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

2,478← BEST +10535%

23.3

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.5

13.6← BEST +1%

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.5← BEST +1%

24.3

Bluetooth Versioni

N/A

4.1

Typei

DSLR

Mirrorless

Viewfinderi

Optical (Pentaprism)

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

1,530 g← BEST +132%

660 g

Processori

Dual DIGIC 6+

DIGIC 8

Release Datei

2016-02-02

2018-10-09

Wi-Fi Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Bluetooth Supportedi

Yes← BEST

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

N/A

802.11b/g/n

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS Supporti

Yes← BEST

Support Live Streamingi

Yes← BEST

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4

1.4b

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

SensoriSAME

Full-frame CMOS

ResolutionMPi

20.2 MP

30.3 MP← BEST +50%

ISO Rangei

100-51200

100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.5 stops

13.6 stops← BEST +1%

Stabilizationi

Lens-based IS

Lens-based (OIS) / Digital (Video)

Sensor SizeiSAME

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

20.2 MP

30.3

Maximum ISOi

51,200← BEST +28%

40,000

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Continuous Shootingi

14 fps

8 fps (one-shot AF), 5 fps (Servo AF)

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter SpeediSAME

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

61 (41 cross-type)

5655

Maximum Expanded ISOi

409600

102400

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/250 s

1/200 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure TimeiSAME

30s - 1/8000s

Image Stabilization RatingiSAME

6.8

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.0

3.1 Gen 1

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

6.55 µm

5.36 µm

Build Qualityi

9.5← BEST +12%

8.5

Controlsi

9← BEST +13%

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +12%

8.5

Image QualityiSAME

Video Qualityi

8.5← BEST +13%

7.5

Battery Lifei

9← BEST +38%

6.5

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +2%

8.8

The Verdicti

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II remains a powerhouse for professional photographers who prioritize speed, reliability, and robust build quality. While newer mirrorless systems offer some advantages, its proven DSLR performance, exceptional autofocus, and durable design make it an excellent choice for action, sports, and photojournalism.

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CommentsiSAME

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Overall Ratingi

8.9← BEST +1%

8.8

Color Combinationi

9.6← BEST +28%

7.5

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K (DCI) up to 60p, Full HD up to 120p

4K 30p, Full HD 60p, HD 120p

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

800 Mbps (4K DCI)

4K: 480 Mbps (ALL-I)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K)

4K 30p

Internal Colori

8-bit 4:2:2

8-bit (internal)

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS 1D X Mark IICANON8.9

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS RCANON8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (0.1)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Canon EOS RCANON7.0

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 67%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 1D X Mark II (0.0)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

Canon EOS 1D X Mark IICANON9.0

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R (6.5)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

“The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR camera engineered for speed, durability, and exceptional image quality, i”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFHeavy and bulky design

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R

“The Canon EOS R is a pioneering full-frame mirrorless camera, offering excellent image quality and robust build for photographers stepping i”

Image Quality 9.0

DOXMARK 8.8

Wins AF Points

Wins Resolution

TRADE-OFFSignificant 4K video crop

BEST VALUEFull review →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.9/10 · WINS 9 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.9/10 against 8.5/10 for the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera — a 5% edge. Current starting prices span $1,799–$5,999. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera leads overall with a 8.9 total score.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera wins 65 comparable specs with a 59% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR CameraWINNER 8.9/10

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is a professional-grade full-frame DSLR camera engineered for speed, durability, and exceptional image quality, ideal for demanding photographers.

Pros

+ Blazing fast 14 fps continuous shooting
+ Robust, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
+ Excellent 61-point autofocus system
+ High-quality 4K DCI video recording

Cons

− Heavy and bulky design
− No in-body image stabilization
− Limited touch screen functionality

Best for: Professional sports photography · Wildlife and action shooting · Photojournalism and documentary

“Verdict: The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II remains a powerhouse for professional photographers who prioritize speed, reliability, and robust build quality. While newer mirrorless systems offer some advantages, its proven DSLR performance,…”

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS R is a pioneering full-frame mirrorless camera, offering excellent image quality and robust build for photographers stepping into the RF mount system.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Comfortable ergonomics and handling
+ High-resolution vari-angle touchscreen
+ Robust, weather-sealed construction

Cons

− Significant 4K video crop
− No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Portrait and landscape photography · Travel and street photographers · Canon DSLR upgraders

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R is a solid, well-built full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers excellent image quality and a comfortable shooting experience. While newer models have surpassed it in some areas like video and burst rate, it…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera or Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera scores highest overall (8.9/10, 0.4 points ahead of the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera and Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, AF Points, Resolution — with the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera leading on Overall Rating. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera better value than the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS 1D X Mark II DSLR Camera starts around $5,999 and the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera around $1,799. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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