Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Old Model is Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the D4 (16MP) is very close but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D4 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 1D MIV was unveiled 22 months earlier than the D4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1D MIV scores against the D4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Nikon D4. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Nikon D4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D4
1D MIV | D4 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D MIV
D4 | 1D MIV | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D4
1D MIV | D4 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV provides outside dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1D MIV and the D4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIV and D4.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The 1D MIV has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older 1D MIV will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D4 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-22 | 2012-01-06 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed 3 |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4928 x 3280 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with brightness control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | External | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/300s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1230 gr (2.71 lb) | 1340 gr (2.95 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1320 | 2965 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1500 photographs | 2600 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E4 | EN-EL18 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card | CompactFlash, XQD |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Retail cost | $4,999 | $4,500 |