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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon D3S
  • Later Model is Nikon D4s
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 1D X and Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the D4 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1D X was introduced 2 months prior to the D4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D X scores versus the D4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon D4

 1D X D4 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D X

 D4 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon D4

 1D X D4 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D X has exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Nikon D4 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X vs the D4.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and D4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 1D X to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X
Portrait photography with Nikon D4
79
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Street photography camera
59
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography information
Nikon D4 Sports photography information
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,120 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography factors
Nikon D4 Travel photography factors
49
weather proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (1,120 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D4 Landscape photography highlights
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (1,120 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging info
Nikon D4 Vlogging info
28
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon D4
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-10-18 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lb) 1340 grams (2.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.1
DXO Low light rating 2786 2965
Other
Battery life 1120 shots 2600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $5,299 $4,500