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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2001
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII
Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1D and Canon 1D MIV, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are created by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 1D MIV (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-H).

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The 1D was announced 9 years earlier than the 1D MIV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D matches up against the 1D MIV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Canon 1D MIV

 1D 1D MIV 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Canon 1D

 1D MIV 1D 
IntroducedFebruary 2010December 2001Fresher by 99 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k120kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Canon 1D MIV

 1D 1D MIV 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D features external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Canon 1D MIV has 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D against the 1D MIV.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1D and 1D MIV is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and 1D MIV.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 1D MIV to render more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography details
Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography details
52
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (4MP)
74
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/300 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography info
Canon 1D MIV Street photography info
48
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,585 grams)
55
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography highlights
Canon 1D MIV Sports photography highlights
50
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1D MIV as a Travel photography camera
38
weather sealing
heavier than average (1,585g)
MP count low (4 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
terrible battery (1,500 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography information
Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,500 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging information
Canon 1D MIV Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
27
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D vs Canon 1D MIV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Canon 1D MIV
 Canon EOS-1DCanon EOS-1D Mark IV
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2001-12-13 2010-02-22
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H APS-H
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 27.9 x 18.6mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 518.9mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1648 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF
Total lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1.3 1.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3"
Screen resolution 120 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External External
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 pounds) 1230 gr (2.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1320
Other
Battery life - 1500 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $4,899 $4,999