Canon 1D MIV vs Casio EX-Z400

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 1D MIV versus Casio EX-Z400, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was revealed 14 months later than the EX-Z400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1D MIV grades versus the EX-Z400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV has outside measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1D MIV against the EX-Z400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and EX-Z400 is 51 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and EX-Z400.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIV having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D MIV will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger 1D MIV will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.