Canon EOS 1D X vs Canon EOS 500D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1D X and Canon EOS 500D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 500D

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 1D X were released 2011 and Canon EOS 500D was released 2009. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS 1D X	2011
Canon EOS 500D	2009

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1D X has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 500D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 1D X	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 500D	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 1D X has a 18,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 500D has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS 1D X	18,1 MP 17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456
Canon EOS 500D	15,1 MP 15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168

Canon EOS 1D X has a 19 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 500D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 1D X has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 500D. Canon EOS 1D X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 500D has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS 1D X	100-51200
Canon EOS 500D	100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 500D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1D X can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 500D can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 1D X	12
Canon EOS 500D	3,4

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 1D X and Canon EOS 500D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1D X weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 158% heavier than Canon EOS 500D and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS 1D X	1340 gr 2.95 lb
Canon EOS 500D	520 gr 1.15 lb