Compare the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV vs Nikon D3

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

72	vs	88
Explain scores

Nikon D3

Snapsort recommends the Nikon D3.

Reasons to consider the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Shoots movies

1080p @ 30fps

vs

None

Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures

Better boost ISO

102,400 ISO

vs

25,600 ISO

The EOS-1D Mark IV's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

vs

6,400 ISO

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

More lenses available

111 lenses

vs

89 lenses

More than 20% more lenses available

Shoots faster

10 fps

vs

9 fps

More than 10% faster continuous shooting

Higher resolution

16.1 MP

vs

12.1 MP

More than 30% higher resolution

Smaller

156x157x80 mm

vs

160x157x88 mm

More than 10% smaller

Thinner

3.1"

vs

3.5"

10% thinner

Cheaper

$4,999.00

vs

$5,543.23

The best price we've seen is $544 cheaper (more than 10% less)

Lighter

1,230 g

vs

1,300 g

Around 10% lighter

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the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Reasons to consider the Nikon D3

Significantly lower noise at high ISO

2,290 ISO

vs

1,320 ISO

The D3 has a slight edge (0.8 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Significantly larger viewfinder

0.70x

vs

0.59x

More than 40% larger viewfinder

Better image quality

81.0

vs

74.0

Around 10% better image quality

Significantly larger sensor

Full frame 36x24mm

vs

APS-H 27x18mm

Around 70% larger sensor

Better color depth

23.5 bits

vs

22.8 bits

Distinguishes more than 60% more colors

Slightly more dynamic range

12.2 EV

vs

12 EV

Almost the same

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the Nikon D3

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Relatively low noise at high ISO

EOS-1D Mark IV:	1,320 ISO
D3:	2,290 ISO

High resolution screens

EOS-1D Mark IV:	920k dots
D3:	922k dots

Very fast continuous shooting

EOS-1D Mark IV:	10 fps
D3:	9 fps

Good image quality

EOS-1D Mark IV:	74.0
D3:	81.0

	Large screens
	3.0"

	Both have pentaprism viewfinders
	Pentaprism

Good dynamic range

EOS-1D Mark IV:	12 EV
D3:	12.2 EV

	Excellent viewfinder coverage
	100%

	Live view
	Preview your photos

Large sensors

EOS-1D Mark IV:	APS-H 27x18mm
D3:	Full frame 36x24mm

Very good boost ISO

EOS-1D Mark IV:	102,400 ISO
D3:	25,600 ISO

Very good maximum light sensitivity

EOS-1D Mark IV:	12,800 ISO
D3:	6,400 ISO

	Multiple storage slots
	2

	Better sensor types
	Better in low light

	Very fast max shutter speeds
	1/8000 of a second

	No built-in flash
	Professional

Heavy

EOS-1D Mark IV:	1,230 g
D3:	1,300 g

Very expensive

EOS-1D Mark IV:	$4,999.00
D3:	$5,543.23

Large

EOS-1D Mark IV:	156x157x80 mm
D3:	160x157x88 mm

Quite thick

EOS-1D Mark IV:	3.1"
D3:	3.5"

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,399 - $2,500 body only

$3,199 - $3,300 with 24-105mm lens

Is much smaller

Takes slightly higher resolution photos

Doesn't record movies in 24p

Has fewer storage slots

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

Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D3

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,550 - $1,900 body only

$1,769 - $1,900 with 28-135mm lens

Slightly more lenses available

Is much smaller

Has fewer storage slots

Slightly lower boost light sensitivity

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

Compare the EOS 7D vs the D3

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Pro DSLR

$6,060 - $8,000 body only

Slightly larger viewfinder

Has slightly more color depth

Is slightly heavier

Is slightly more expensive

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

Compare the EOS-1Ds Mark III vs the D3

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,200 - $5,399 body only

$8,000 with 24-70mm lens

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Shoots faster continuously

Is thicker

Is slightly larger

Compare the D3S vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D3S vs the D3

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,379 - $2,700 body only

$3,167 - $3,370 with 24-120mm lens

Is much smaller

Is slightly lighter

Has fewer storage slots

Much less viewfinder coverage

Compare the D700 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D700 vs the D3

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,400 - $12,695 body only

$12,500 with 24-70mm, 70-200mm lenses

Has slightly better image quality

Has much wider dynamic range

Is thicker

Is significantly more expensive

Compare the D3X vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D3X vs the D3

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $1,944 body only

$1,048 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens

Is much smaller

Is much lighter

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has fewer storage slots

Compare the D90 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D90 vs the D3

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

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D3.

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