Canon 1D MIV vs Canon 70D

Following is a complete review of the Canon 1D MIV versus Canon 70D, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the 70D (20MP) is fairly comparable but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and 70D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was revealed 4 years earlier than the 70D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D MIV grades against the 70D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV features exterior measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Canon 70D has proportions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D MIV and the 70D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and 70D is 51 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and 70D.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIV having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 70D will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.