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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Released February 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 1D MII N
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MIV
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3S
  • Later Model is Nikon D4s
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and D4 (16MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D4 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The 1D MIII was introduced 5 years earlier than the D4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D MIII scores against the D4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Nikon D4

 1D MIII D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D MIII

 D4 1D MIII 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2007More modern by 59 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D4

 1D MIII D4 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII comes with external measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Nikon D4 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIII and the D4.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIII and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and D4.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIII with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D4 will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography features
Nikon D4 Portrait photography features
62
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/300 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography info
Nikon D4 Street photography info
54
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography info
Nikon D4 Sports photography info
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MIII
Travel photography with Nikon D4
43
weather proofing
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography features
Nikon D4 Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIINikon D4
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2007-02-22 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 19 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/300s 1/250s
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1335g (2.94 pounds) 1340g (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 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 Overall score 71 89
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.1
DXO Low light score 1078 2965
Other
Battery life 2200 photographs 2600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $4,399 $4,500