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Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MIII
Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D X II
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Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 1D MIV and Canon 1D X III, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the 1D X III (20MP) is fairly close but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and 1D X III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was brought out 11 years prior to the 1D X III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1D MIV scores vs the 1D X III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Canon 1D X III

 1D MIV 1D X III 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Canon 1D MIV

 1D X III 1D MIV 
ReleasedJanuary 2020February 2010Fresher by 120 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Canon 1D X III

 1D MIV 1D X III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV offers physical dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Canon 1D X III has specifications of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MIV vs the 1D X III.

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and 1D X III is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and 1D X III.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIV due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon 1D X III will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1D MIV will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography information
Canon 1D X III Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/300s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
Canon 1D X III as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography information
Canon 1D X III Sports photography information
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,500 shots)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (2,850 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1D X III as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery life (1,500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
66
great battery power (2,850 per charge)
environment proof
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography details
Canon 1D X III Landscape photography details
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,500 per charge)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (2,850 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIV
Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
27
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (5472 x 2886 resolution)
does have external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 1D X III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Canon 1D X III
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVCanon EOS-1D X Mark III
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-02-22 2020-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 27.9 x 18.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 518.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 191
Cross type focus points - 155
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/300s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5472x2886
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230 grams (2.71 pounds) 1440 grams (3.17 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 1500 pictures 2850 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Dual CFexpress type B
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $4,999 $6,499