Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q
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Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
- Released February 2010
- Previous Model is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 1D MIV versus Pentax Q, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and Q (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe 1D MIV was manufactured 16 months earlier than the Q making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1D MIV grades vs the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Pentax Q
1D MIV | Q | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon 1D MIV
Q | 1D MIV | |||
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Introduced | June 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Pentax Q
1D MIV | Q | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV has got physical 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 Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Canon 1D MIV versus Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D MIV versus the Q.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and Q is 51 and 93 respectively.
Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIV and Q.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 1D MIV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 1D MIV vs Pentax Q Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Pentax Q |
Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-02-22 | 2011-06-23 |
Body design | Large SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 27.9 x 18.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 518.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax Q |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1230g (2.71 lb) | 180g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1320 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1500 pictures | 230 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E4 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail price | $4,999 | $695 |