Canon 1D MIV vs Canon D10

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 1D MIV versus Canon D10, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D10 (12MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1D MIV was unveiled 8 months later than the D10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Canon D10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D MIV grades against the D10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Canon PowerShot D10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Canon D10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIV enjoys external measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Canon D10 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D MIV and the D10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and D10 is 51 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and D10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIV having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D MIV will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher 1D MIV will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.