Reasons to choose EOS-1D Mark IV
Released in 2009, EOS-1D Mark IV has about 519 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
vs Canon EOS 60Da
VS
Sensor area
519 mm²
EOS-1D Mark IV332 mm²
EOS 60Da- Area ratio
- 1.56:1
- Absolute difference
- 187 mm²
- Relative difference
- 56.2%
The EOS-1D Mark IV has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D Mark IVMetricEOS 60Da
16.1 MPEffective pixels18 MP
27.9 × 18.6Sensor22.3 × 14.9
5.68 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
32.23 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
3.1 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.29Crop factor1.61
—Maximum video—
1,230 gWeight755 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D Mark IV has the larger sensor area. The EOS 60Da has the lighter body. The EOS 60Da has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 60Da is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 60Da
Released in 2012, EOS 60Da has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 755 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.