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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Updated by Nikon D2X
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D1X (5MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D1X (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIV was revealed 8 years after the D1X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1D MIV grades vs the D1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D1X

 1D MIV D1X 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2001Newer by 106 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k130kCrisper display (+790k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Canon 1D MIV

 D1X 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1X

 1D MIV D1X 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV offers outer 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) whilst the Nikon D1X has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIV versus the D1X.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and D1X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and D1X.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D MIV will show extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer 1D MIV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D1X
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/300 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
51
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Street photography highlights
Nikon D1X Street photography highlights
55
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
44
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon D1X
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (1,500 per charge)
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Travel photography camera
51
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (1,500 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
28
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D1X
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (1,500 CIPA)
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D1X
27
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D1X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D1X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D1X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-22 2001-06-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 518.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/300 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest 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 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery style 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 Dual Single
Cost at release $4,999 $5,130