Canon EOS 1D X vs Sony a6000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1D X and Sony a6000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 1D X is manufacturered by Canon but Sony a6000 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Canon EOS 1D X is a DSLR camera while Sony a6000 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1D X has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a6000 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)

Resolution

Canon EOS 1D X has a 18,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6000 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a6000 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D X. 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 Sony a6000. Canon EOS 1D X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a6000 has 100 to 25600.

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 Sony a6000

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 Sony a6000 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

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 Sony a6000 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 290% heavier than Sony a6000 and its 344 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Canon EOS 1D X vs Sony a6000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1D X and Sony a6000, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Name	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Manufacturer	Canon	Sony
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Release Year	2011	2014
Release Date	2011-10-18	2014-02-12
MSRP	6799 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Camera Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Sensor	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	5184 x 3456 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	18,1 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	DUAL DIGIC 5+	Bionz X
Image	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
ISO Range	100 - 51200	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	6	10
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	61	179
Lens Mount	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Tilting
Screen size	3.2”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921600
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	Clear View II TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76×	1.05× (0.7× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Frames per second	12 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	6 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 AVCHD
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Optional with LC-5	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	Yes (N3 connector)	Yes (wired or PC)
GPS	Yes Optional with GP-E1 and GP-E2	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 1D X	Sony a6000
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E4N rechargeable battery & charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	1120 shots	360 shots
Width	158 mm	120 mm
Height	164 mm	67 mm
Depth	83 mm	45 mm
Weight	1340 gram	344 gram