Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20
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Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Older Model is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and TX20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe 1D MIV was launched 24 months prior to the TX20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1D MIV scores vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Sony TX20
1D MIV | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon 1D MIV
TX20 | 1D MIV | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Sony TX20
1D MIV | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV offers outer measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MIV vs the TX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and TX20 is 51 and 96 respectively.
Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIV and TX20.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1D MIV provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older 1D MIV will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 27.9 x 18.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 518.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/300 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1230g (2.71 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | 250 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E4 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $4,999 | $330 |