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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced April 2008
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3S
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D3 (12MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D3 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIV was brought out 23 months after the D3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1D MIV matches up against the D3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D3

 1D MIV D3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010April 2008Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Canon 1D MIV

 D3 1D MIV 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D3

 1D MIV D3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIV features outside measurements 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 D3 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIV compared to the D3.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIV and D3.

To sum up, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon 1D MIV will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1D MIV provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography details
Nikon D3 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/300s)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
63
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MIV
Street photography with Nikon D3
55
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
54
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon D3
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,500 CIPA)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (4,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography information
Nikon D3 Travel photography information
51
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (1,500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
good battery life (4,300 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D3
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (1,500 per charge)
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (4,300 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D3
27
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D3
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D3
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D3
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-02-22 2008-04-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 27.9 x 18.6mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 518.9mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/300 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) 1300 grams (2.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 81
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.2
DXO Low light score 1320 2290
Other
Battery life 1500 photos 4300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $4,999 $5,450