Canon 1D MIV vs Sony TX20

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.