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Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D MIII
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly comparable but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIV was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1D MIV grades vs the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 1D MIV Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon 1D MIV

 Galaxy Camera 1D MIV 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 1D MIV Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV provides outer 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D MIV against the Galaxy Camera.

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and Galaxy Camera is 51 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged 1D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/300s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,500 per charge)
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
51
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
terrible battery power (1,500 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
67
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,500 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIV
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
27
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-22 2013-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes External -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230g (2.71 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Launch cost $4,999 $450