Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and the Nikon D7100 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in October 2009 and February 2013. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-H (1D Mark IV) and an APS-C (D7100) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 16 megapixels, whereas the Nikon provides 24 MP. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1D Mark IV | Nikon D7100 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses | |
16 MP, APS-H Sensor | 24 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | 1080/60p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (50-102400) | ISO 100-6400 (50-25600) | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
3.0" LCD, 920k dots | 3.2" LCD, 1229k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
10 shutter flaps per second | 6 shutter flaps per second | |
Weathersealed body | Weathersealed body | |
1500 shots per battery charge | 950 shots per battery charge | |
156 x 157 x 80 mm, 1230 g | 136 x 107 x 76 mm, 765 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D Mark IV and the Nikon D7100 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D7100 is considerably smaller (41 percent) than the Canon 1D Mark IV. Moreover, the D7100 is substantially lighter (38 percent) than the 1D Mark IV. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (1D Mark IV) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D7100).
Concerning battery life, the 1D Mark IV gets 1500 shots out of its LP-E4 battery, while the D7100 can take 950 images on a single charge of its EN-EL15 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1D Mark IV has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the D7100, Nikon provides the MB-D15 vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on eBay).
The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark IV» | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 43.4 oz | 1500 | Y | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Nikon D7100« | 5.4 in | 4.2 in | 3.0 in | 27.0 oz | 950 | Y | Feb 2013 | 1,199 | - | Nikon D7100 | ||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | 6.2 in | 6.6 in | 3.3 in | 54.0 oz | 1210 | Y | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon 70D« » | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 3.1 in | 26.6 oz | 920 | Y | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | - | Canon 70D | ||
Canon 1D X« » | 6.2 in | 6.6 in | 3.3 in | 54.7 oz | 1120 | Y | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 60D« » | 5.7 in | 4.2 in | 3.1 in | 26.6 oz | 1100 | Y | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | - | Canon 60D | ||
Canon 7D« » | 5.8 in | 4.4 in | 2.9 in | 30.3 oz | 800 | Y | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | - | Canon 7D | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 6.0 in | 4.5 in | 3.0 in | 30.0 oz | 850 | Y | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 40.7 oz | 2200 | Y | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 54.1 oz | 1200 | Y | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | 6.1 in | 6.2 in | 3.1 in | 42.9 oz | 1200 | Y | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D7500« » | 5.4 in | 4.1 in | 2.9 in | 25.4 oz | 950 | Y | Apr 2017 | 1,299 | Nikon D7500 | |||
Nikon D7200« » | 5.4 in | 4.2 in | 3.0 in | 27.0 oz | 1110 | Y | Mar 2015 | 1,199 | - | Nikon D7200 | ||
Nikon D3300« » | 4.9 in | 3.9 in | 3.0 in | 15.2 oz | 700 | n | Jan 2014 | 499 | - | Nikon D3300 | ||
Nikon D4« » | 6.3 in | 6.2 in | 3.6 in | 47.3 oz | 2600 | Y | Jan 2012 | 5,999 | - | Nikon D4 | ||
Nikon D7000« » | 5.2 in | 4.1 in | 3.0 in | 27.5 oz | 1050 | Y | Sep 2010 | 1,499 | - | Nikon D7000 | ||
Nikon D3S« » | 6.3 in | 6.2 in | 3.5 in | 43.7 oz | 4200 | Y | Oct 2009 | 5,199 | - | Nikon D3S | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The D7100 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 76 percent) than the 1D Mark IV, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D Mark IV features an APS-H sensor and the Nikon D7100 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the D7100 is 29 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.3 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the D7100 offers a higher resolution of 24 megapixels, compared with 16 MP of the 1D Mark IV. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 5.70μm for the 1D Mark IV). However, it should be noted that the D7100 is much more recent (by 3 years and 4 months) than the 1D Mark IV, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the D7100 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.
The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D7100 are ISO 100 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-25600..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the D7100 has a markedly higher DXO score than the 1D Mark IV (overall score 9 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 1.4 bits higher color depth, 1.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.1 stops of reduced low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark IV» | APS-H | 16.0 | 4896 | 3264 | 1080/30p | 22.8 | 12.0 | 1320 | 74 | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Nikon D7100« | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.2 | 13.7 | 1256 | 83 | Nikon D7100 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Full Frame | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/60p | 24.1 | 13.5 | 3207 | 88 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 70D« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 22.5 | 11.6 | 926 | 68 | Canon 70D | |
Canon 1D X« » | Full Frame | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 23.8 | 11.8 | 2786 | 82 | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 60D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.2 | 11.5 | 813 | 66 | Canon 60D | |
Canon 7D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.0 | 11.7 | 854 | 66 | Canon 7D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | 1080/30p | 23.7 | 11.9 | 1815 | 79 | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | APS-H | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | 22.7 | 11.7 | 1078 | 71 | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | APS-H | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | - | 22.3 | 11.1 | 1003 | 66 | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Full Frame | 16.6 | 4992 | 3328 | - | 23.3 | 11.3 | 1480 | 74 | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D7500« » | APS-C | 20.7 | 5568 | 3712 | 4K/30p | 24.3 | 14.0 | 1483 | 86 | Nikon D7500 | |
Nikon D7200« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.5 | 14.6 | 1333 | 87 | Nikon D7200 | |
Nikon D3300« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.8 | 1385 | 82 | Nikon D3300 | |
Nikon D4« » | Full Frame | 16.2 | 4928 | 3280 | 1080/30p | 24.7 | 13.1 | 2965 | 89 | Nikon D4 | |
Nikon D7000« » | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3264 | 10800/24p | 23.5 | 13.9 | 1167 | 80 | Nikon D7000 | |
Nikon D3S« » | Full Frame | 12.1 | 4256 | 2832 | 720/24p | 23.5 | 12.0 | 3253 | 82 | Nikon D3S |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the D7100 provides a faster frame rate than the 1D Mark IV. It can shoot movie footage at 1080/60p, while the Canon is limited to 1080/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1D Mark IV and the D7100 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the D7100 has a higher magnification than the one of the 1D Mark IV (0.63x vs 0.58x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D7100 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark IV» | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Nikon D7100« | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1229 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Nikon D7100 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1620 | fixed | Y | 8000 | 16.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 70D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Canon 70D | |
Canon 1D X« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 14.0 | n | n | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 60D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 8000 | 5.3 | Y | n | Canon 60D | |
Canon 7D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.9 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.3 | n | n | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | optical | Y | 2.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 4.0 | n | n | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D7500« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 922 | tilting | Y | 8000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Nikon D7500 | |
Nikon D7200« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 1229 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Nikon D7200 | |
Nikon D3300« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D3300 | |
Nikon D4« » | optical | Y | 3.2 | 921 | fixed | n | 8000 | 11.0 | n | n | Nikon D4 | |
Nikon D7000« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Nikon D7000 | |
Nikon D3S« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 8000 | 11.0 | n | n | Nikon D3S |
One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The D7100 has one, while the 1D Mark IV does not. While the built-in flash of the D7100 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.
The 1D Mark IV writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the D7100 uses SDXC cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Nikon D7100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark IV» | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | |
Nikon D7100« | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D7100 | |
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X Mark II | |
Canon 70D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 70D | |
Canon 1D X« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D X | |
Canon 60D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 60D | |
Canon 7D« » | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 1D Mark III« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark III | |
Canon 1D Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - | - | - | Canon 1D Mark II | |
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | |
Nikon D7500« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | Y | Nikon D7500 | |
Nikon D7200« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Nikon D7200 | |
Nikon D3300« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3300 | |
Nikon D4« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | micro | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D4 | |
Nikon D7000« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D7000 | |
Nikon D3S« » | Y | stereo | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D3S |
It is notable that the D7100 has a headphone jack, which makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process. The 1D Mark IV lacks such a headphone port.
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 1D Mark IV (unlike the D7100) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1D Mark IV and the D7100 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The D7100 was replaced by the Nikon D7200, while the 1D Mark IV does not have a direct successor.
Review summary: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 1D Mark IV or the Nikon D7100 – has the upper hand? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV:
- Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
- Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1500 versus 950) on a single battery charge.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in October 2009).

Advantages of the Nikon D7100:
- More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 16MP), which boosts linear resolution by 23%.
- Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (9 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.4 bits more color depth).
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.7 EV of extra DR).
- Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (1080/60p versus 1080/30p).
- Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 920k dots).
- More compact: Is smaller (136x107mm vs 156x157mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
- Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 465g or 38 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
- Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (76 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 3 years and 4 months of technical progress since the 1D Mark IV launch.
If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D7100 is the clear winner of the contest (15 : 6 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera.
In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 1D Mark IV and the D7100 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The detailed reviews can be accessed by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1D Mark IV» | - | 89/100 | - | 5/5 | - | Oct 2009 | 4,999 | - | Canon 1D Mark IV | ||
Nikon D7100« | HiRec | 85/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2013 | 1,199 | - | Nikon D7100 | ||
Canon 1D X Mark II« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2016 | 5,999 | Canon 1D X Mark II | |||
Canon 70D« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | - | Canon 70D | ||
Canon 1D X« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Oct 2011 | 6,799 | - | Canon 1D X | ||
Canon 60D« » | Rec | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | - | Canon 60D | ||
Canon 7D« » | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | - | Canon 7D | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 91/100 | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | - | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 1D Mark III« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Feb 2007 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark III | ||
Canon 1D Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | rev | - | Jan 2004 | 4,499 | - | Canon 1D Mark II | ||
Canon 1Ds Mark II« » | - | HiRec | - | - | - | Sep 2004 | 7,999 | - | Canon 1Ds Mark II | ||
Nikon D7500« » | HiRec | 86/100 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Apr 2017 | 1,299 | Nikon D7500 | |||
Nikon D7200« » | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2015 | 1,199 | - | Nikon D7200 | ||
Nikon D3300« » | Rec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2014 | 499 | - | Nikon D3300 | ||
Nikon D4« » | - | - | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 5,999 | - | Nikon D4 | ||
Nikon D7000« » | - | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2010 | 1,499 | - | Nikon D7000 | ||
Nikon D3S« » | - | 89/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | Oct 2009 | 5,199 | - | Nikon D3S |
Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Canon 1D Mark IV vs Nikon D7100
Camera Model | Canon 1D Mark IV | Nikon D7100 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses |
Launch Date | October 2009 | February 2013 |
Launch Price | USD 4999 | USD 1199 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-H Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 27.9 x 18.6 mm | 23.5 x 18.6 mm |
Sensor Area | 518.94 mm2 | 366.6 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 33.5 mm | 28.2 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.3x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixels | 24 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4896 x 3264 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 5.70 μm | 3.91 μm |
Pixel Density | 3.08 MP/cm2 | 6.55 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | no AA filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 1080/60p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 100-6400 ISO |
ISO Boost | 50-102400 ISO | 50-25600 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC IV | EXPEED 4 |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 74 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.8 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.0 | 13.7 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1320 | 1256 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.58x | 0.63x |
Top-Level Screen | Control Panel | Control Panel |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.2 inch |
LCD Resolution | 920k dots | 1229k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Fixed screen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous Shooting | 10 shutter flaps/s | 6 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | CF cards | SDXC cards |
Second Storage Option | Dual card slots | Dual card slots |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | no PC Sync |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | External MIC port |
Headphone Socket | no Headphone port | Headphone port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | LP-E4 power pack | EN-EL15 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1500 shots per charge | 950 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in) |
136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.4 x 4.2 x 3.0 in) |
Camera Weight | 1230 g (43.4 oz) | 765 g (27.0 oz) |
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