Nikon D4

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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 III

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Runner-up

Canon EOS-1Ds

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS-1Ds

Viewfinder size
Large viewfinder
0.76x
Sensor size
Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Sensor cleaning
Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos

differences

Advantages of the Canon EOS-1Ds

True resolution Higher true resolution 21 MP vs 15.9 MP
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Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.76x vs 0.70x
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Around 20% larger viewfinder
Size Smaller 150x160x80 mm vs 160x157x91 mm
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Around 20% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.1" vs 3.6"
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More than 10% thinner
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points 19 vs 15
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Grab focus in difficult situations
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

Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 2,965 ISO vs 1,663 ISO
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The D4 has a slight edge (0.8 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
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4x higher resolution screen
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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Catch candid moments easily
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Overall image quality Better image quality 89.0 vs 80.0
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More than 10% better image quality
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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Around 10% larger screen
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 11 fps vs 5 fps
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More than 2x faster continuous shooting
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
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
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.1 EV vs 12 EV
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1.1 f-stops more dynamic range
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
Color depth Better color depth 24.7 bits vs 24 bits
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Distinguishes 0.7 more bits of color
Focus points More focus points 51 vs 45
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Set focus accurately within the frame
Lowest price Cheaper $5,999.00 vs $9,136.74
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The best price we've seen is $3,138 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Weight Slightly lighter 1,340 g vs 1,385 g
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Almost the same
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Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Canon EOS-1Ds
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similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Low light performance Relatively low noise at high ISO Help
EOS-1Ds:1,663 ISO
D4:2,965 ISO
Overall image quality Good image quality Help
EOS-1Ds:80.0
D4:89.0
Color depth Good color depth Help
EOS-1Ds:24 bits
D4:24.7 bits
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
EOS-1Ds:0.76x
D4:0.70x
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Focus points Many focus points Help
EOS-1Ds:45
D4:51
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:1,385 g
D4:1,340 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
EOS-1Ds:$9,136.74
D4:$5,999.00
Size Large Help
EOS-1Ds:150x160x80 mm
D4:160x157x91 mm
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
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
EOS-1Ds:1,600 ISO
D4:12,800 ISO

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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
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 1D X

Pro DSLR

$6,799 - $6,800 body only

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Nikon D3S

Nikon D3S

Pro DSLR

$5,197 body only

Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
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

Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Focus points Has slightly more focus points
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Dynamic range Has slightly narrower dynamic range
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,198 body only

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

Size Is significantly smaller
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Storage slots Has fewer storage slots
Viewfinder coverage Slightly less viewfinder coverage
Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X

Pro DSLR

$7,997 - $8,000 body only

True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Pro DSLR

$5,000 - $5,930 body only

Shutter lag Has significantly less shutter lag
Cross type focus points Has significantly more cross-type focus points
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III.

Nikon D4 Competitors

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

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