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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(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
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D1H

 1D MIV D1H 
LaunchedFebruary 2010September 2001Newer by 103 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k130kCrisper screen (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D MIV

 D1H 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1H

 1D MIV D1H 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D1H
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/300 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
50
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Street photography factors
Nikon D1H Street photography factors
55
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography advice
Nikon D1H Sports photography advice
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (1,500 shots)
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography info
Nikon D1H Travel photography info
51
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
low battery pack (1,500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
28
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography features
Nikon D1H Landscape photography features
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (1,500 CIPA)
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging highlights
Nikon D1H Vlogging highlights
27
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D1H
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