Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DxOMarked, best sensor in Canon’s range

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Canon EOS-1D X Mark II at a glance:

• 20.2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
• Dual DIGIC 6+ Image Processors
• 3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor
• DCI 4K Video at 60 fps, 8.8MP Still Grab
• 61-Point High Density Reticular AF II
• Native ISO 51200, Expanded to ISO 409600
• 14 fps Shooting, 16 fps in Live View
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Movie Servo AF

DxOMark put the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II on their benchmark. This new full-frame sensor developed by Canon got an overall DxOMark score of 88 points, making it the best-performing sensor in Canon’s offering.

DxOMark writes:

This is a well-deserved result for Canon, and this versatile sensor should prove attractive to a wide range of photographers, including those that work in multiple disciplines. The wide dynamic range at low ISOs should appeal to all photographers, but especially those using it for landscapes, and the low noise at high ISOs will also appeal to action and sports photographers. Although the new model is aimed primarily at that market, the increase in pixel count over its predecessor now matches that of the earlier EOS-1Ds Mk III, a model that’s still highly regarded for editorial and commercial work. It is not too much of a stretch to view the new EOS-1D X Mk II as the natural successor to that camera, and its wide range of capabilities, including DCI 4K video, make it look highly tempting. Sure, it would have been great to see a higher pixel count, but overall, the sensor performance offers photographers the versatility to tackle a wide range of assignments with just one camera.

The Canon EOS 80D, Canon’s best performing APS-C sensor (according to DxOMark), achieves a score of 79.

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[via DxOMark]