Canon EOS-1D Mark IV vs Nikon D3X

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Significantly more cross-type focus points

Grab focus in difficult situations

Shoots significantly faster

10 fps

5 fps

2x faster continuous shooting

Has a self cleaning sensor

Yes

Removes dust from the sensor automatically, avoiding spots in photos

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

1,600 ISO

The EOS-1D Mark IV's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better

Has boost ISO

102,400 ISO

None

Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image

Less shutter lag

104 ms

161 ms

Around 40% less delay when taking photos

Smaller

156x157x80 mm

160x157x88 mm

More than 10% smaller

Significantly thinner

3.1"

3.5"

Around 10% thinner

Cheaper

$4,999.99

$7,996.95

The best price we've seen is $2,997 cheaper (around 40% less)

Slightly more lenses available

125 lenses

121 lenses

Almost the same

Slightly lighter

1,230 g

1,260 g

Almost the same

Learn more about
the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Advantages of the Nikon D3X

Significantly better image quality

88.0

74.0

Around 20% better image quality

Lower noise at high ISO

1,992 ISO

1,320 ISO

The D3X has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Much longer battery life

4400 shots

1500 shots

Around 3x more shots per battery charge

Better color depth

24.7 bits

22.8 bits

Distinguishes 1.9 more bits of color

More dynamic range

13.7 EV

12 EV

1.7 f-stops more dynamic range

Significantly higher true resolution

24.4 MP

16 MP

Capture more than 50% more detail in your photos

Significantly larger viewfinder

0.70x

0.59x

More than 40% larger viewfinder

Significantly larger sensor

Full frame 35.9x24.0mm

APS-H 27.9x18.6mm

Around 70% larger sensor

More focus points

Set focus accurately within the frame

Slightly less startup delay

300 ms

400 ms

Around 30% less delay when turning on

Learn more about
the Nikon D3X

recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

71	vs	87
Explain scores

Nikon D3X

Snapsort recommends the Nikon D3X.

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Nikon D3X vs Nikon D7000

I have the D7000, I am considering the D3X

I love taking photos, all kind of photos. I love it when it is sharp and stunning.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Weather sealed
	Shoot in extreme weather

Many focus points

EOS-1D Mark IV:	45
D3X:	51

	Both have pentaprism viewfinders
	Pentaprism

Great battery life

EOS-1D Mark IV:	1500 shots
D3X:	4400 shots

Minimal shutter lag

EOS-1D Mark IV:	104 ms
D3X:	161 ms

	Above average viewfinder coverage
	100%

	Multiple storage slots
	2

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/8000 of a second

	No built-in flash
	Professional

Heavy

EOS-1D Mark IV:	1,230 g
D3X:	1,260 g

Very expensive

EOS-1D Mark IV:	$4,999.99
D3X:	$7,996.95

Large

EOS-1D Mark IV:	156x157x80 mm
D3X:	160x157x88 mm

	Neither has an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	Neither has in-camera HDR
	You could do HDR manually

	No flip-out screens
	Less flexible

	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

Poor maximum light sensitivity

EOS-1D Mark IV:	12,800 ISO
D3X:	1,600 ISO

	Very small screens
	3.0"

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competitors

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,130 body only

$2,875 - $2,999 with 24-105mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Is significantly smaller

Has fewer storage slots

Slightly less viewfinder coverage

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

Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D3X

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only

Is slightly less noisy at high ISO

Has slightly better image quality

Has a slightly shorter battery life

Compare the D800 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D800 vs the D3X

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,999 - $6,000 body only

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has a significantly larger screen

Is thicker

Is slightly larger

Compare the D4 vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D4 vs the D3X

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,499 - $3,500 body only

$4,299 - $4,300 with 24-105mm lens

Has a significantly larger screen

Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity

Has a slightly shorter battery life

Has slightly narrower dynamic range

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

Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the D3X

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has an external mic jack

Is thicker

Is slightly larger

Compare the D3S vs the EOS-1D Mark IV

Compare the D3S vs the D3X

Canon EOS-1Ds

Pro DSLR

$9,135 - $9,321 body only

Slightly larger viewfinder

Is significantly more expensive

Is slightly heavier

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

Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the D3X

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,620 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens

Has an external mic jack

Slightly more lenses available

Has fewer storage slots

Has a marginally smaller sensor

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

Compare the EOS 7D vs the D3X

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

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon D3X.

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