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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D3S
  • Later Model is Nikon D4s
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D4

 1D MIV D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D MIV

 D4 1D MIV 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 22 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D4

 1D MIV D4 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/300 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MIV
Street photography with Nikon D4
55
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography features
Nikon D4 Sports photography features
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (1,500 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography factors
Nikon D4 Travel photography factors
51
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (1,500 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Landscape photography camera
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (1,500 shots)
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4 Vlogging highlights
27
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D4
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