Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
- Announced February 2010
- Older Model is Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D5 (21MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1D MIV was released 6 years before the D5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D MIV matches up vs the D5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Nikon D5. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D5
1D MIV | D5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D MIV
D5 | 1D MIV | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2010 | More modern by 71 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 920k | Crisper display (+1439k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D5
1D MIV | D5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV offers 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 D5 has specifications of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).
Examine the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MIV against the D5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIV and D5.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIV due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D5 will render more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D5 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D5 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-22 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 27.9 x 18.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 518.9mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5588 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 3280000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 153 |
Cross type focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/300 seconds | - |
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) | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1230 gr (2.71 lb) | 1415 gr (3.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 88 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1320 | 2434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1500 pictures | 3780 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E4 | EN-EL18a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card | Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD |
Card slots | Two | Two |
Retail cost | $4,999 | $6,500 |