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

The Nikon D4 is a professional caliber DSLR with a full-frame 16.2-megapixel full-format CMOS sensor supporting a maximum native ISO of 102,400 (204,800 extended). Both Full-HD 1080p and 720p video can be recorded. Face detection and illuminated hardware buttons are among other additions. In addition to regular Compact Flash, the D4 is also compatible with the new XQD memory card format.

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

Hardware

• Camera type: DSLR
• Weight: 2.6 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: 204800
• Focus points: 51
• Max. continuous shooting speed: 11 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, 30, 60
• NTSC / PAL recording: NTSC, PAL

• 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), CompactFlash (CF Type II), XQD
• Multiple card slots: Yes

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

Ports

• Video out: Yes
• Connection(s): Proprietary, Accessory shoe, HDMI, Ethernet