Canon EOS-1D Mark IV vs 60D

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Better image quality

74.0

66.0

More than 10% better image quality

Lower noise at high ISO

1,320 ISO

813 ISO

The EOS-1D Mark IV has a slight edge (0.7 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

More dynamic range

12 EV

11.5 EV

0.5 f-stops more dynamic range

Many more cross-type focus points

Grab focus in difficult situations

Weather sealed

Yes

Sealed to shoot in the rain

Significantly more focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Significantly less shutter lag

104 ms

253 ms

2.4x less delay when taking photos

Better color depth

22.8 bits

22.2 bits

Distinguishes 0.6 more bits of color

Shoots significantly faster

10 fps

5.3 fps

Around 90% faster continuous shooting

Larger sensor

APS-H 27.9x18.6mm

APS-C 22.3x14.9mm

Around 60% larger sensor

Significantly better viewfinder coverage

100%

96%

Almost the same

Better boost ISO

102,400 ISO

12,800 ISO

The EOS-1D Mark IV's boost ISO is 3 f-stops better

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

6,400 ISO

The EOS-1D Mark IV's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Has more storage slots

More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards

Longer battery life

1500 shots

1100 shots

Around 40% more shots per battery charge

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the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Advantages of the Canon 60D

Has an external mic jack

Yes

Record high quality audio with an external microphone

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

More lenses available

162 lenses

125 lenses

Around 30% more lenses available

Significantly smaller

145x106x79 mm

156x157x80 mm

Around 40% smaller

Higher resolution screen

1,040k dots

920k dots

More than 10% higher resolution screen

Higher true resolution

17.9 MP

16 MP

Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos

Significantly lighter

755 g

1,230 g

Around 40% lighter

Significantly cheaper

$848.00

$4,999.99

The best price we've seen is $4,152 cheaper (5.9x less)

Built-in flash

Yes

A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light

Slightly thinner

3.1"

Almost the same

Learn more about
the Canon 60D

recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

71	vs	71
Explain scores

Canon EOS 60D

Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Both have pentaprism viewfinders
	Pentaprism

	24p support
	For that film look

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/8000 of a second

	Neither has in-camera HDR
	You could do HDR manually

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Neither camera stitches together panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Supports RAW
	Better editing

Very small sensors

EOS-1D Mark IV:	APS-H 27.9x18.6mm
60D:	APS-C 22.3x14.9mm

	Below average viewfinder size
	0.59x

Poor maximum light sensitivity

EOS-1D Mark IV:	12,800 ISO
60D:	6,400 ISO

	Very small screens
	3.0"

Poor color depth

EOS-1D Mark IV:	22.8 bits
60D:	22.2 bits

Low image quality

EOS-1D Mark IV:	74.0
60D:	66.0

Above average noise at high ISO

EOS-1D Mark IV:	1,320 ISO
60D:	813 ISO

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competitors

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens

Is thinner

Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 60D

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

Is slightly lighter

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a lower quality type of viewfinder

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 - $1,197 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens

Has slightly better image quality

Has slightly more color depth

Has significantly more shutter lag

Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Has slightly better image quality

Has slightly more color depth

Has a slower max shutter speed

Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

Compare the D5100 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,199 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has significantly more shutter lag

Compare the D90 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D90 vs the EOS 60D

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens

Is slightly smaller

Is thinner

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a lower quality type of viewfinder

Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 60D

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

$2,898 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Has slightly better image quality

Has significantly more shutter lag

Has slightly fewer cross-type focus points

Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 60D

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,999 - $6,000 body only

Much lower noise at high ISO

Significantly better image quality

Significantly fewer cross-type focus points

Significantly more shutter lag

Compare the D4 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1Ds

Pro DSLR

$9,137 - $9,321 body only

Much larger viewfinder

Better image quality

Much lower resolution screen

Slower autofocus

Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only

Significantly lower noise at high ISO

Much better image quality

Shoots significantly slower

Significantly fewer cross-type focus points

Compare the D800 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only

Much lower noise at high ISO

Much longer battery life

Lower resolution movies

Significantly fewer cross-type focus points

Compare the D3S vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS 50D

Pro DSLR

$1,282 - $1,330 body only

Significantly less shutter lag

Shoots faster

Does not take movies

Worse color depth

Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS 60D

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