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Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark III vs 1D Mark IV
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
1D Mark IV |
A37 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$4999.00 |
$599.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,899.99 |
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Date Available: |
2009-12-31 |
2012-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
49.0 oz
(1,390 g)
includes batteries
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25.6 oz
(726 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in.
(156 x
157 x
80 mm)
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4.9 x
3.6 x
3.3 in.
(124 x
92 x
85 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-H |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
518.94mm2 (27.90mm x 18.60mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.70 microns |
4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.3x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
74 |
75 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.8 |
23.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
12.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,320 |
799 |
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) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 5536 x 2160
(12.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2160
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit .CR2 RAW |
JPEG, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
5.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (29.97)
1920x1080 (25)
1920x1080 (23.976)
1280x720 (59.94)
1280x720 (50)
640x480 (59.94)
640x480 (50)
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1920x1080 (60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
H.264 (.MOV) |
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: |
n/a |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
55.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom |
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: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Eye-level fixed pentaprism, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter correction |
EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.58x |
0.73x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.76x |
1.10x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.6 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
11.8x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
16000 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 to 12,800 (standard), 50 to 102,400 (expanded) |
Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
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, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm, Cool, Day, Daylight), Flash, Custom, Color Temp/Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone: AF linked evaluative, 13.5% partial, center-weighted average, 3.8% center / AF / multi spot |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect (Posterization (color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings)) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II / evaluative / averaged; x-sync at 1/250 (1/300 w/ Canon Speedlite) |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe, PC sync |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / SD / SDHC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit .CR2 RAW |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
H.264 (.MOV) |
AVCHD 1.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
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Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Canon N3 terminal / PC tether |
Optional Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM) |
Connections (extended): |
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Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
<0.3 |
0.47 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
<0.3 |
0.45 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
40 |
2 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
5.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
46 |
10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.10 seconds |
0.11 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.077 seconds |
0.080 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.049 seconds |
0.057 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Quick Mode AF: 1.084s
Live Mode AF: 1.255s
Prefocused: 0.113s |
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.124s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.1 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1500 shots |
450 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E4 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
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Sony Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
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. |
SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4 EV correction), Full HD 1080i60 Video, Up to 7 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, Auto Portrait Framing. |