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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D6 (21MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D6 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIV was announced 11 years before the D6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MIV matches up against the D6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D6

 1D MIV D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D MIV

 D6 1D MIV 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2010More recent by 121 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k920kCrisper display (+1439k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D6

 1D MIV D6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MIV enjoys physical measurements 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 D6 has sizing of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIV compared to the D6.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and D6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D6 will render more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older 1D MIV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/300 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon D6
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,500 per charge)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (3,580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography highlights
Nikon D6 Travel photography highlights
51
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (1,500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
68
good battery (3,580 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIV
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,500 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (3,580 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging details
Nikon D6 Vlogging details
27
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D6
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-02-22 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 27.9 x 18.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 518.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/300 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230g (2.71 lbs) 1270g (2.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 1500 photographs 3580 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Two Two
Price at launch $4,999 $6,496