Canon 1DX Mark II vs Pentax KP Specifications

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Pentax KP

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 1DX 1DX vs 1DX Mark II
Successor:	Canon 1DX Mark III 1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III
General
Model Number:	1DX Mark II	KP
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$5999.00	$1099.50
Street Price:	$2,999.00	$998.99
Date Available:	2016-04-15	2017-02-25
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	54.5 oz (1,544 g) includes batteries	24.7 oz (699 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm)	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	20.2	24.3
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.58 microns	3.91 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	3,207
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2)	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	14.0	7.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4)
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: Phase-detect AF via 61 AF points (all support f/8) with max 41 cross-type points, 5 dual cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6); Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter, Ec-C6 screen provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L; Intelligent VF II	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.76x	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.76x	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,620,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200	819200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800, H3: 409600	Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB) 1ï¿½5, Color Temperature, PC-1ï¿½5 (Personal WB)	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/24000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	360K-pixel RGB+IR sensor: 216-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points); Center-weighted; Partial (6.2% of viewfinder); Spot (1.5% of viewfinder) center, multi (up to 8), linkable to all AF points	TTL open-aperture with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome)
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	24.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Depends on external flash	P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	6.0 m / 19.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	GN=6m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CFast / CFast 2.0	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:	CF and CFast slots
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	System extension terminal, Mini HDMI (Type-C), remote terminal	USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	14.0	7.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	35
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	14.1	7.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	Unlimited	10
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	14.0	7.1
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	73	8
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.054 seconds	0.284 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.072 seconds	0.083 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.40 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.053 seconds	0.083 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		1.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	1210 shots	390 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E19	Proprietary D-LI109
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor	Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market.