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Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MIII
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly close but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and ST6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 11 months before the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1D MIV scores against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Samsung ST6500

 1D MIV ST6500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon 1D MIV

 ST6500 1D MIV 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Samsung ST6500

 1D MIV ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MIV compared to the ST6500.

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and ST6500 is 51 and 99 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and ST6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The 1D MIV has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged 1D MIV will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/300s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
55
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,500 CIPA)
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
51
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (1,500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIV
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,500 shots)
43
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIV
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
27
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon 1D MIV vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Samsung ST6500
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Samsung ST6500
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-22 2011-01-19
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 27.9 x 18.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 518.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings External -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/300 seconds -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230 grams (2.71 pounds) -
Dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card -
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $4,999 -