Canon 1D MIV vs Canon A2200

Lets look closer at the Canon 1D MIV versus Canon A2200, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the A2200 (14MP) is relatively close but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and A2200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was revealed 10 months before the A2200 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Canon A2200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MIV scores against the A2200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Canon PowerShot A2200. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Canon A2200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Canon A2200 has dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D MIV vs the A2200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and A2200 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIV and A2200.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIV having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1D MIV will result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV will be behind in sensor tech.