Canon EOS
1D X
 vs
Nikon
D4

Nikon D4

Reasons to buy the Nikon D4

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
2,965 ISO
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
89.0
Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Canon EOS 1D X

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 1D X

Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
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
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures

differences

Advantages of the Canon 1D X
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 51,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
Help
 The 1D X's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag 36 ms vs 208 ms
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 5.8x less delay when taking photos
Cross type focus points Many more cross-type focus points 41 vs 15
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.76x vs 0.70x
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 Around 20% larger viewfinder
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 14 fps vs 11 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Focus points More focus points 61 vs 51
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
True resolution Higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 15.9 MP
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 Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.3" vs 3.6"
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 Around 10% thinner
Size Smaller 158x164x83 mm vs 160x157x91 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 125 lenses vs 121 lenses
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 Almost the same
Canon EOS 1D X Learn more about
the Canon 1D X

Advantages of the Nikon D4
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 2600 shots vs 1500 shots
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 More than 70% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 1,340 g vs 1,530 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $5,999.00 vs $6,799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $800 cheaper (more than 10% less)
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen size Larger than average screens Help
3.2"
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Focus points Lots of focus points Help
1D X:61
D4:51
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
1D X:0.76x
D4:0.70x
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
1D X:14 fps
D4:11 fps
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Light sensitivity (boost) Extremely good boost ISO Help
204,800 ISO
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Battery life Great battery life Help
1D X:1500 shots
D4:2600 shots
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Viewfinder coverage Above average viewfinder coverage Help
100%
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
D4:1,340 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
1D X:$6,799.00
D4:$5,999.00
Size Large Help
1D X:158x164x83 mm
D4:160x157x91 mm
Thickness Quite thick Help
1D X:3.3"
D4:3.6"
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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity (boost) Much 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 D4
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
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Size Is significantly smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the D4
Nikon D3S

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the D3S vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the D3S vs the D4
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3X vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the D3X vs the D4
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Size Is much smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Much lower boost light sensitivity
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the D7000 vs the D4
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$5,000 - $5,930 body only
Thickness Is thinner
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the EOS-1D Mark IV vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the EOS-1D Mark IV vs the D4
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,154 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Size Is significantly smaller
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Light sensitivity (boost) Much lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 1D X
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D4

Canon EOS 1D X Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Nikon D4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D4.

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discussion

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Avatar for Quazi Ahmed Hussain Quazi Ahmed Hussain (10:03 AM, May 13, 2012)
As a wildlife/action shooter; 1Dx appeals more to me.  The full frame is also convenient for landscape photography.  Moreover, I own Canon lenses and its lens lineup offers more options.  Say for example; there are 5 varieties of the 400mm telephoto alone.

However, Canon's current crop bodies are pathetic.  Those are mainly aimed at the Point & Shoot users suddenly turned DSLR shooters.  I have seen many myself.  They hold the DSLR in front; compose on the LCD monitor and are invariably shooting in "Auto" mode always. Megapixel count is the decisive criterion for them to choose a camera. 7D, 60D, 600D fit nicely into that category and those users bought them like popcorn.
 
D90 (0:03 PM, March 06, 2012)
The D4 has 2 storage slots.
 
Avatar for Сергей Зубов Сергей Зубов (0:16 PM, February 14, 2012)
I will buy used 1dx in a 5 years, sure when price will be not more than 3000usd. Good luck Nikon with your overpriced lenses
 
School Ball Photographer (7:23 AM, January 22, 2012)
 As an event photographer photographing school balls, the D4 wins hands down
 
Avatar for James McDonnell James McDonnell (1:49 AM, January 07, 2012)
These are just about neck in neck, Can't wait for DXO Mark to test them, that's the real challenge here.
 
Luke Meeajaun (8:59 PM, January 06, 2012)
I WANT A D4!!!