Canon EOS 1D X Digital Camera Review

Image Quality

The Canon 1D X is a camera designed for multimedia professionals, combining the speed of the 1D Mark IV and the full-frame image quality and control of the 1Ds series. The 1D X performed as well as any camera in our image quality tests, combining superb color accuracy, very solid dynamic range, and high ISO performance that allows users to comfortably shoot as high as ISO 12800 in most settings. The 1D X performed superbly in practically every test, putting it up in the upper echelon of cameras on the market today. The one issue that crept up was the soft images we got out of the camera from the 24-70mm f/2.8L lens, but shots from the 24mm f/2.8 prime were much better. Still, the only competition among cameras we've tested currently is the Nikon D4.