Canon 1D MIV vs Sony W620

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 1D MIV vs Sony W620, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and W620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 22 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1D MIV matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV features physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIV against the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and W620 is 51 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and W620.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIV featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.