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Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Released December 2001
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MII
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Replacement is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D4s (16MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D4s (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The 1D was announced 13 years before the D4s which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D scores against the D4s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D4s

 1D D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1D

 D4s 1D 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2001More modern by 148 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k120kCrisper display (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Nikon D4s

 1D D4s 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D provides external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Nikon D4s has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1D and the D4s.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D and D4s.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D4s will result in greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D4s Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
78
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography info
Nikon D4s Street photography info
48
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,585g)
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D
Sports photography with Nikon D4s
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (3,020 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography advice
Nikon D4s Travel photography advice
38
weather sealing
heavier than competitors (1,585g)
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
good battery life (3,020 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography details
Nikon D4s Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (3,020 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
28
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1DNikon D4s
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Nikon D4s
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-12-13 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 2464 x 1648 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 120k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585g (3.49 pounds) 1350g (2.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $4,899 $6,498