The Verge

Canon's new flagship DSLR, the EOS-1D X, is a full-frame 18-megapixel camera with three processors and greatly expanded low-light sensitivity. It's got two CompactFlash card slots, captures 1080p30 and 720p60 video, has a 14 frame per second continuous shooting mode, an incredible 51,200 native ISO — expandable to 204,800, and Canon's cut the shutter lag down to 0.036 seconds.

Description

Nikon's D800 is the company's newest compact full-frame DSLR featuring a 36-megapixel sensor and 1080p video recording. It features Full HD 1080P video recording, and a dust-sealed magnesium alloy body.

• Camera type: DSLR
• Width: 6.2 inches
• Height: 6.4 inches
• Depth: 3.3 inches
• Color: Black

Hardware

• Camera type: DSLR
• Width: 5.7 inches
• Height: 4.8 inches
• Depth: 3.2 inches
• Weight: 1.98 pounds
• Color: Black

• Minimum ISO: 50
• Maximum ISO: 204800
• Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 8000
• Slowest shutter speed (1/n): 30 seconds
• Focus points: 61
• Max. continuous shooting speed: 14 FPS

Controls

• Minimum ISO: 100
• Maximum ISO: 25600
• Fastest shutter speed (1/n seconds): 8000
• Slowest shutter speed (n seconds): 30 seconds
• Focus points: 51
• Max. continuous shooting speed: 6 FPS

• Video capture: Yes
• Max. resolution: 1080p
• Standard framerate(s): 24, 25, 30, 50, 60
• NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC, PAL

Video

• Video capture: Yes
• Max. resolution: 1080p
• Standard framerate(s): 24, 25, 30, 50, 60

• Interchangeable: Yes
• Supported mounts: Canon EF

Lens

• Interchangeable: Yes
• Supported mounts: Nikon F

• Supported media: CompactFlash (CF Type I), CompactFlash (CF Type II)
• Multiple card slots: Yes

Storage

• Supported media: CompactFlash (CF Type I), SD, SDHC, SDXC

• Video out: Yes
• Connection(s): Proprietary, Accessory shoe, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm stereo audio, Flash Sync, Ethernet

Ports

• Video out: Yes
• Connection(s): USB, HDMI mini, 3.5mm stereo audio

Flash

Yes (Built-in)