Canon EOS
1D X
 vs
Canon
EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
"Excellent AF performance during our testing"
dpreview.com | talking about the EOS-1D Mark IV's auto-focus
"Highly detailed 16MP images in a wide range of condition"
dpreview.com | talking about the EOS-1D Mark IV's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Cross type focus points
 Many cross-type focus points
39
Canon EOS 1D X

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1D X

Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.76x
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
51,200 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
14 fps
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1D X
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 51,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The 1D X's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Viewfinder size Much larger viewfinder 0.76x vs 0.59x
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 Around 70% larger viewfinder
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-H 27.9x18.6mm
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 Around 70% larger sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 14 fps vs 10 fps
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 40% faster continuous shooting
Focus points More focus points 61 vs 45
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 204,800 ISO vs 102,400 ISO
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 The 1D X's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 36 ms vs 104 ms
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 2.9x less delay when taking photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 10% higher resolution screen
True resolution Higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 16 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Cross type focus points Slightly more cross-type focus points 41 vs 39
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
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Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Size Smaller 156x157x80 mm vs 158x164x83 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 1,230 g vs 1,530 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $4,999.99 vs $6,799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,799 cheaper (around 30% less)
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.3"
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Cross type focus points Lots of cross-type focus points Help
1D X:41
EOS-1D Mark IV:39
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Focus points Many focus points Help
1D X:61
EOS-1D Mark IV:45
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
1D X:36 ms
EOS-1D Mark IV:104 ms
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
1D X:14 fps
EOS-1D Mark IV:10 fps
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Battery life Great battery life Help
1500 shots
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
Light sensitivity (boost) Very good boost ISO Help
1D X:204,800 ISO
EOS-1D Mark IV:102,400 ISO
Storage slots Multiple storage slots Help
2
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/8000 of a second
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Weight Heavy Help
1D X:1,530 g
EOS-1D Mark IV:1,230 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
1D X:$6,799.00
EOS-1D Mark IV:$4,999.99
Size Large Help
1D X:158x164x83 mm
EOS-1D Mark IV:156x157x80 mm
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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competitors

Shared Competitors

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Nikon D4

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,999 - $6,000 body only
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the D4 vs the EOS 1D X
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,154 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 1D X
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the D800 vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the D800 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Size Is significantly smaller
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1Ds

Pro DSLR

$9,137 - $9,321 body only
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the EOS-1D Mark IV
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3X vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the D3X vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS 1D X Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 1D X.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV.

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