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EOS-1D X Mark II vs EOS 550D
Quick take: The EOS-1D X Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the EOS 550D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS-1D X Mark IICanon · 2016 | EOS 550DCanon · 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £26 used |
| Sensor | 20.2MP full-frame CMOS | 18MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.2MPBest | 18.0MP |
| Video | DCI 4K/60p, Full HD 120p | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect AF (41 cross-type) with EOS iTR tracking; Dual Pixel AF in Live View / movie | 9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 14fpsBest | 3.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~1210 shots (CIPA)Best | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1530g (with battery) | 530g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 158 × 167.6 × 82.6mm | 128.8 × 97.5 × 75.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x | Optical pentamirror, 0.87x |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + CFast | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, mini HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, LAN, N3, PC sync, GPS | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic, E3 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS-1D X Mark II
EOS 550D
Portrait
6.0/10
5.4/10
Street
3.9/10
5.4/10
Travel
3.4/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
4.0/10
Filmmaking
6.0/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
6.5/10
4.5/10
Landscape
4.6/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
5.0/10
Casual
3.0/10
3.3/10
Food
4.4/10
4.0/10
Macro
3.8/10
3.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
4.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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