Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
- Announced February 2010
- Succeeded the Canon 1D MIII
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Launched September 2001
- Later Model is Nikon D2H
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D1H (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1D MIV was revealed 8 years after the D1H which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1D MIV scores versus the D1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Nikon D1H. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Nikon D1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D1H
1D MIV | D1H | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | September 2001 | Newer by 103 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 130k | Crisper screen (+790k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D MIV
D1H | 1D MIV |
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Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1H
1D MIV | D1H | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV provides physical dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) and the Nikon D1H has dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIV vs the D1H.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and D1H is 51 and 51 respectively.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and D1H.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will result in extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 1D MIV provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D1H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D1H |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-22 | 2001-09-19 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 27.9 x 18.6mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 518.9mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 2000 x 1312 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | External | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/300 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1230g (2.71 pounds) | 1200g (2.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1320 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1500 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E4 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $4,999 | $5,130 |