• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon 1DX advantages over Nikon D750

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.94 vs 5.97 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More cross-type AF points
    41 vs 15
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • Less shutter lag
    0.13 vs 0.21 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.76x vs 0.70x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    12.0 fps vs 6.6 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    31 vs 14 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D750 advantages over Canon 1DX

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More dynamic range
    14.5 vs 11.8 evs
    Retain detail in highlight and shadows
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • More pixels
    24.3 vs 18.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Both provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Outstanding image quality with great dynamic range and high ISO performance; Class-leading burst rate; Very good 51-pt AF system; AF system works in very low light; Deep, comfortable handgrip; Articulated LCD monitor; Excellent battery life; Uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI video output; Built-in Wi-Fi.

  • Buffer fills quickly with 14-bit RAW; Sluggish Live View AF; Shutter speed tops out at 1/4000s; OVF coverage closer to 97%; Weak low-pass filter is great for detail but higher risk of moire.

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D4

Canon 1DX
Nikon D4
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D4

Nikon D750
Nikon D4
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D4

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Canon 1DX
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Headphone jack

Compare Canon 1DX vs Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D750
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 1DX
Canon 6D
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon 1DX vs Canon 6D

Nikon D750
Canon 6D
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 1DX
Nikon D610
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $1198
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D610

Nikon D750
Nikon D610
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $1198
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX
Nikon D4S
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D4S

Nikon D750
Nikon D4S
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

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