Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Introduced October 2005
- Older Model is Canon 1Ds
- Refreshed by Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
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Let's look much closer at the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the D4 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 1Ds MII was announced 7 years before the D4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1Ds MII scores vs the D4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D4
| 1Ds MII | D4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1Ds MII
| D4 | 1Ds MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | October 2005 | Newer by 75 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D4
| 1Ds MII | D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII comes with physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D4 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MII versus the D4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and D4.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 1Ds MII to deliver more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D4 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D4 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Introduced | 2005-10-11 | 2012-01-06 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with brightness control |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
| 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 options | External | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| 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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1565g (3.45 pounds) | 1340g (2.95 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 All around rating | 74 | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 24.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1480 | 2965 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 2600 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL18 |
| 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | CompactFlash, XQD |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $12,000 | $4,500 |
