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| Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1D Mark IV | SD1 Merrill |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | SD1 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $4999.00 | $2299.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,899.99 | $8,492.13 |
| Date Available: | 2009-12-31 | 2011-06-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
49.0 oz
(1,390 g)
includes batteries |
28.1 oz
(796 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 157 x 80 mm) |
5.7 x
4.5 x
3.1 in. (146 x 114 x 80 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Foveon X3 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 14.8 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-H | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 518.94mm2 (27.90mm x 18.60mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.70 microns | 5.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Full Color |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Not needed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 74 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,320 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3672 x 2448 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 3552 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 2448 x 1632 (4.0 MP, 3:2) |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit .CR2 RAW | JPEG, RAW (.X3F), RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 4.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (29.97)
1920x1080 (25) 1920x1080 (23.976) 1280x720 (59.94) 1280x720 (50) 640x480 (59.94) 640x480 (50) |
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| Movie File Format: | H.264 (.MOV) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Sigma SA bayonet |
| Lens: | n/a | Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 75mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 17 - 50mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.90x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 77.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 45 user selectable points (39 f/2.8 cross-type) phase detection w/ AI Servo II; LV contrast detect | Phase-detection with 11-point Twin Cross AF Sensor; Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction | SLR type; Pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1.5 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | 0.95x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded) | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (5 settings from camera), Personal (5 settings from PC), Color Temp | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot | 77-segment Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Center Area, Spot Metering; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4 : ISO100) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II / evaluative / averaged; x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ Canon Speedlite) | S-TTL (17mm lens angle covered) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe, PC sync | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC | CF1 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .CR2 RAW | RAW (.X3F), RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (.MOV) | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Canon N3 terminal / PC tether | Optional RS-31 IR Wireless, CR-21 Wired |
| Connections (extended): | Wired Remote, DC Input jacks | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.78 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.78 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 40 | 7 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 4.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 46 | 7 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.10 seconds | 0.38 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.077 seconds | 0.244 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.52 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.049 seconds | 0.088 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Quick Mode AF: 1.084s Live Mode AF: 1.255s Prefocused: 0.113s | Full Autofocus Lag: Auto Area AF = 0.466s |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1500 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary BP-21 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sigma Photo Pro 5.0 | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | CompactFlash slot supports UDMA Mode 6 cards. Dual storage slots allow copying files between cards, storing different file types on each card, duplicating data on both cards, or using one card as an overflow when the other is full. Camera is powered by dual DIGIC 4 processors. Has live view and HD video modes with contrast detect AF. Has two internal monaural microphones - front panel for video, rear panel for voice memo. Also has stereo mic jack for external mic. | 46-megapixel 23.5 x 15.7mm APS-C full-color sensor, weather-resistant magnesium alloy body, dual "TRUE II" image processing engines, 11-point Twin Cross AF sensor, CompactFlash Type 1 with UDMA support. |
