Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Key Specs
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- 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
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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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds and Nikon D4. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Nikon D4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D4
1Ds | D4 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1Ds
D4 | 1Ds | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | December 2002 | More recent by 110 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 120k | Crisper display (+801k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D4
1Ds | D4 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.
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.
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D4 Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon D4 | |
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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 |