Canon
EOS-1Ds Mark II
 vs
Nikon
D4

Nikon D4

99
Winner

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-1Ds Mark II

59

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.1" vs 3.6"
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 More than 10% thinner
Size Smaller 156x158x80 mm vs 160x157x91 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 16.6 MP vs 15.9 MP
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 Almost the same
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 125 lenses vs 121 lenses
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Nikon D4
Screen size Much larger screen 3.2" vs 2.0"
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 More than 60% larger screen
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 2,965 ISO vs 1,480 ISO
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 The D4 has excellent image quality 1 f-stop higher ISO than the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 89.0 vs 74.0
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 More than 20% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.1 EV vs 11.3 EV
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 1.8 f-stops more dynamic range
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
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 4x higher resolution screen
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
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 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 11 fps vs 4 fps
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 Around 3x faster continuous shooting
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Color depth Better color depth 24.7 bits vs 23.3 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.4 more bits of color
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 204,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The D4's boost ISO is 6 f-stops better
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The D4's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Weight Lighter 1,340 g vs 1,565 g
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 More than 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
59 vs 99
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Nikon D4 Nikon D4
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D4.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
0.70x
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
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
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,565 g
D4:1,340 g
Size Large Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:156x158x80 mm
D4:160x157x91 mm
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:16.6 MP
D4:15.9 MP
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
EOS-1Ds Mark II:1,600 ISO
D4:12,800 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D7000 vs the D4
Nikon D3

Nikon D3

Pro DSLR
Shutter lag Has significantly less shutter lag
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the D3 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D3 vs the D4
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$2,199 body only
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Size Is significantly smaller
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Significantly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the D700 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D700 vs the D4
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 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
Viewfinder coverage Slightly less viewfinder coverage
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D4
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,549 - $1,821 body only

$1,500 - $1,849 with 18-135mm lens
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D4
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,199 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Size Is much smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Compare the D90 vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the D90 vs the D4
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Canon EOS-1Ds

Pro DSLR

$9,137 - $9,321 body only
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II
Compare the EOS-1Ds vs the D4

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Screen size Much larger screen
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS-1Ds Mark II

Nikon D4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,999 - $3,000 body only
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Overall image quality Better image quality
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the D800 vs the D4
Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 1D X

Pro DSLR

$6,799 - $6,800 body only
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 1D X vs the D4
Nikon D3S

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only
Battery life Much longer battery life
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the D3S 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
Cross type focus points Many more cross-type focus points
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Low light performance More noise at high ISO
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the D4
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only
Battery life Much longer battery life
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Low light performance Significantly more noise at high ISO
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the D3X vs the D4

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