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.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

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 100-12,800 (50 - 102,400)		ISO 100-6,400 (50 - 25,600)
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

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and the Nikon D7100? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

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.

Body Specifications

	Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life 1	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch 2	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 1D Mark IV	6.1 in	6.2 in	3.1 in	43.4 oz	1500	Y	Oct 2009	4,999
	Nikon D7100	5.4 in	4.2 in	3.0 in	27.0 oz	950	Y	Feb 2013	1,199
	Canon 1D X Mark II	6.2 in	6.6 in	3.3 in	54.0 oz	1210	Y	Feb 2016	5,999
	Canon 70D	5.5 in	4.1 in	3.1 in	26.6 oz	920	Y	Jul 2013	1,199
	Canon 1D X	6.2 in	6.6 in	3.3 in	54.7 oz	1120	Y	Oct 2011	6,799
	Canon 60D	5.7 in	4.2 in	3.1 in	26.6 oz	1100	Y	Aug 2010	1,399
	Canon 7D	5.8 in	4.4 in	2.9 in	30.3 oz	800	Y	Sep 2009	1,699
	Canon 5D Mark II	6.0 in	4.5 in	3.0 in	30.0 oz	850	Y	Sep 2008	3,499
	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 II	6.1 in	6.2 in	3.1 in	54.1 oz	1200	Y	Jan 2004	4,499
	Canon 1Ds Mark II	6.1 in	6.2 in	3.1 in	42.9 oz	1200	Y	Sep 2004	7,999
	Nikon D7500	5.4 in	4.1 in	2.9 in	25.4 oz	950	Y	Apr 2017	1,299
	Nikon D7200	5.4 in	4.2 in	3.0 in	27.0 oz	1110	Y	Mar 2015	1,199
	Nikon D3300	4.9 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	15.2 oz	700	n	Jan 2014	499
	Nikon D4	6.3 in	6.2 in	3.6 in	47.3 oz	2600	Y	Jan 2012	5,999
	Nikon D7000	5.2 in	4.1 in	3.0 in	27.5 oz	1050	Y	Sep 2010	1,499
	Nikon D3S	6.3 in	6.2 in	3.5 in	43.7 oz	4200	Y	Oct 2009	5,199
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. (1) Number of images that can be taken on a full battery charge according to the CIPA-standard; (2) Official announcement.

Camera Model
Canon 1D Mark IV
Nikon D7100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 70D
Canon 1D X
Canon 60D
Canon 7D
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 1Ds Mark II
Nikon D7500
Nikon D7200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D4
Nikon D7000
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

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 resolution advantage of the Nikon D7100 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D7100 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 1D Mark IV are 24.5 x 16.3 inches or 62.2 x 41.5 cm for good quality, 19.6 x 13.1 inches or 49.7 x 33.2 cm for very good quality, and 16.3 x 10.9 inches or 41.5 x 27.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

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.

Sensor Characteristics

	Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
	Canon 1D Mark IV	APS-H	16.0	4896	3264	1080/30p	22.8	12.0	1320	74
	Nikon D7100	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	24.2	13.7	1256	83
	Canon 1D X Mark II	Full Frame	20.0	5472	3648	4K/60p	24.1	13.5	3207	88
	Canon 70D	APS-C	20.0	5472	3648	1080/30p	22.5	11.6	926	68
	Canon 1D X	Full Frame	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	23.8	11.8	2786	82
	Canon 60D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	22.2	11.5	813	66
	Canon 7D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	22.0	11.7	854	66
	Canon 5D Mark II	Full Frame	21.0	5616	3744	1080/30p	23.7	11.9	1815	79
	Canon 1D Mark III	APS-H	10.1	3888	2592	none	22.7	11.7	1078	71
	Canon 1D Mark II	APS-H	8.2	3504	2336	none	22.3	11.1	1003	66
	Canon 1Ds Mark II	Full Frame	16.6	4992	3328	none	23.3	11.3	1480	74
	Nikon D7500	APS-C	20.7	5568	3712	4K/30p	24.3	14.0	1483	86
	Nikon D7200	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	24.5	14.6	1333	87
	Nikon D3300	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	24.3	12.8	1385	82
	Nikon D4	Full Frame	16.2	4928	3280	1080/30p	24.7	13.1	2965	89
	Nikon D7000	APS-C	16.1	4928	3264	10800/24p	23.5	13.9	1167	80
	Nikon D3S	Full Frame	12.1	4256	2832	720/24p	23.5	12.0	3253	82

Camera Model
Canon 1D Mark IV
Nikon D7100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 70D
Canon 1D X
Canon 60D
Canon 7D
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 1Ds Mark II
Nikon D7500
Nikon D7200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D4
Nikon D7000
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

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.

Core Features

	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)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
	Canon 1D Mark IV	optical	Y	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/8000s	10.0	n	n
	Nikon D7100	optical	Y	3.2	1229	fixed	n	1/8000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon 1D X Mark II	optical	Y	3.2	1620	fixed	Y	1/8000s	16.0	n	n
	Canon 70D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/8000s	7.0	Y	n
	Canon 1D X	optical	Y	3.2	1040	fixed	n	1/8000s	14.0	n	n
	Canon 60D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	n	1/8000s	5.3	Y	n
	Canon 7D	optical	Y	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/8000s	8.0	Y	n
	Canon 5D Mark II	optical	Y	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/8000s	3.9	n	n
	Canon 1D Mark III	optical	Y	3.0	230	fixed	n	1/8000s	10.0	n	n
	Canon 1D Mark II	optical	Y	2.0	230	fixed	n	1/8000s	8.3	n	n
	Canon 1Ds Mark II	optical	Y	2.0	230	fixed	n	1/8000s	4.0	n	n
	Nikon D7500	optical	Y	3.2	922	tilting	Y	1/8000s	8.0	Y	n
	Nikon D7200	optical	Y	3.2	1229	fixed	n	1/8000s	6.0	Y	n
	Nikon D3300	optical	n	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Nikon D4	optical	Y	3.2	921	fixed	n	1/8000s	11.0	n	n
	Nikon D7000	optical	Y	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/8000s	6.0	Y	n
	Nikon D3S	optical	Y	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/8000s	11.0	n	n

Camera Model
Canon 1D Mark IV
Nikon D7100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 70D
Canon 1D X
Canon 60D
Canon 7D
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 1Ds Mark II
Nikon D7500
Nikon D7200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D4
Nikon D7000
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 Nikon D7100 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 1D Mark IV writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SDHC cards, while the D7100 uses SDXC cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. The D7100 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the 1D Mark IV cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

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.

Input-Output Connections

	Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
	Canon 1D Mark IV	Y	stereo	-	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon D7100	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1D X Mark II	Y	mono	mono	Y	Y	mini	3.0	-	-	-
	Canon 70D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	-
	Canon 1D X	Y	mono	-	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 60D	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 7D	Y	mono	-	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 5D Mark II	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1D Mark III	Y	-	-	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1D Mark II	Y	-	-	-	-	-	1.1	-	-	-
	Canon 1Ds Mark II	Y	-	-	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon D7500	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Nikon D7200	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Nikon D3300	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon D4	Y	mono	mono	Y	Y	micro	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon D7000	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon D3S	Y	stereo	-	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-

Camera Model
Canon 1D Mark IV
Nikon D7100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 70D
Canon 1D X
Canon 60D
Canon 7D
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 1Ds Mark II
Nikon D7500
Nikon D7200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D4
Nikon D7000
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. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Nikon websites.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 1D Mark IV or the Nikon D7100 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? 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 viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.63x vs 0.58x).
• 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).
• Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
• 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.
• Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
• 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 (17 : 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. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 1D Mark IV and the Nikon D7100 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

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

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Review Scores

	Camera Model	camera   labs	dp review	ephoto   zine	imaging resource	photography   blog	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 1D Mark IV	..	89/100	..	5/5	..	Oct 2009	4,999
	Nikon D7100	+ +	85/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2013	1,199
	Canon 1D X Mark II	..	89/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2016	5,999
	Canon 70D	+ +	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2013	1,199
	Canon 1D X	..	..	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Oct 2011	6,799
	Canon 60D	+	79/100	4/5	5/5	4.5/5	Aug 2010	1,399
	Canon 7D	+ +	84/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2009	1,699
	Canon 5D Mark II	91/100	79/100	4/5	5/5	..	Sep 2008	3,499
	Canon 1D Mark III	..	..	..	o	..	Feb 2007	4,499
	Canon 1D Mark II	..	+ +	..	o	..	Jan 2004	4,499
	Canon 1Ds Mark II	..	+ +	..	..	..	Sep 2004	7,999
	Nikon D7500	+ +	86/100	5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Apr 2017	1,299
	Nikon D7200	+ +	84/100	4.5/5	4/5	4.5/5	Mar 2015	1,199
	Nikon D3300	+	77/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2014	499
	Nikon D4	..	..	4.5/5	..	4.5/5	Jan 2012	5,999
	Nikon D7000	..	80/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2010	1,499
	Nikon D3S	..	89/100	4.5/5	5/5	5/5	Oct 2009	5,199
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

Camera Model
Canon 1D Mark IV
Nikon D7100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 70D
Canon 1D X
Canon 60D
Canon 7D
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 1Ds Mark II
Nikon D7500
Nikon D7200
Nikon D3300
Nikon D4
Nikon D7000
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

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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