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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 1D
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MII N
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3S
  • Renewed by Nikon D4s
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D4 (16MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D4 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was launched 8 years earlier than the D4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1D MII scores against the D4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D4

 1D MII D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D MII

 D4 1D MII 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2004More recent by 92 months
Display dimension3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4

 1D MII D4 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII features physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D4 has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII versus the D4.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and D4.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D4 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 1D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography advice
Nikon D4 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
77
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII Street photography details
Nikon D4 Street photography details
45
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,565g)
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography factors
Nikon D4 Sports photography factors
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Travel photography camera
29
heavier than others (1,565g)
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII
Landscape photography with Nikon D4
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2004-06-14 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 89
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1003 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $6,500 $4,500