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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2002
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1Ds was unveiled 10 years earlier than the D4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1Ds grades against the D4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D4

 1Ds D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1Ds

 D4 1Ds 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2002More recent by 110 months
Display size3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k120kCrisper display (+801k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D4

 1Ds D4 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds features outer 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 D4 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds and the D4.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and D4.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D4 to produce more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D4 Portrait photography highlights
55
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (11 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography factors
Nikon D4 Street photography factors
44
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,585g)
low max ISO (1,250)
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography highlights
Nikon D4 Sports photography highlights
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (11MP)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography highlights
Nikon D4 Travel photography highlights
30
heavier than competitors (1,585 grams)
low resolution sensor (11MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (11 megapixels)
low max ISO (1,250)
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging info
Nikon D4 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2002-12-17 2012-01-06
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 11MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4064 x 2704 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 1250 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 120 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 lb) 1340g (2.95 lb)
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 rating 63 89
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.1
DXO Low light rating 954 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 pictures
Form of battery - 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 feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $9,000 $4,500