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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon D3
  • Renewed by Nikon D4
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D3S (12MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D3S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was announced within a month of the D3S which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D MIV grades versus the D3S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D3S

 1D MIV D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Canon 1D MIV

 D3S 1D MIV 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D3S

 1D MIV D3S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D3S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D MIV compared to the D3S.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and D3S.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIV having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon 1D MIV will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography features
Nikon D3S Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/300 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
64
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MIV
Street photography with Nikon D3S
55
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography info
Nikon D3S Sports photography info
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (1,500 per charge)
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (4,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low battery power (1,500 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
better than average battery (4,200 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (1,500 shots)
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (4,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D3S
27
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
15
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D3S
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D3S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D3S
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-02-22 2010-02-16
Body design 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 surface area 518.9mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/300 seconds 1/250 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1230 gr (2.71 lb) 1240 gr (2.73 lb)
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 All around score 74 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.0
DXO Low light score 1320 3253
Other
Battery life 1500 images 4200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4 EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $4,999 $5,200