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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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 D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D2X (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 4 years after the D2X which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1D MIV matches up vs the D2X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D2X

 1D MIV D2X 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2005Newer by 58 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kCrisper display (+685k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Canon 1D MIV

 D2X 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2X

 1D MIV D2X 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV has physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Nikon D2X has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D2X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIV vs the D2X.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and D2X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIV and D2X.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer 1D MIV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography information
Nikon D2X Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/300s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography info
Nikon D2X Sports photography info
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,500 CIPA)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography information
Nikon D2X Travel photography information
51
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
terrible battery life (1,500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
43
weather proof
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography factors
Nikon D2X Landscape photography factors
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,500 shots)
50
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging features
Nikon D2X Vlogging features
27
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D2X
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D2X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-22 2005-06-01
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 27.9 x 18.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 518.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/300 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230g (2.71 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 59
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 10.9
DXO Low light rating 1320 476
Other
Battery life 1500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $4,999 $5,000