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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D3X (25MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D3X (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIV was released 13 months after the D3X making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1D MIV grades against the D3X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D3X

 1D MIV D3X 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1D MIV

 D3X 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D3X

 1D MIV D3X 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIV comes with exterior dimensions 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 D3X has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIV against the D3X.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and D3X.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D3X will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1D MIV will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography info
Nikon D3X Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/300s)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Street photography advice
Nikon D3X Street photography advice
55
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography features
Nikon D3X Sports photography features
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (1,500 per charge)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (4,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography advice
Nikon D3X Travel photography advice
51
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (1,500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery power (4,400 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D3X Landscape photography highlights
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (1,500 per charge)
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (4,400 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging info
Nikon D3X Vlogging info
27
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D3X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D3X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-02-22 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 27.9 x 18.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 518.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 51
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230g (2.71 lbs) 1260g (2.78 lbs)
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 rating 74 88
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.7
DXO Low light rating 1320 1992
Other
Battery life 1500 images 4400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4 EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $4,999 $3,000