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 Sony Alpha SLT-A35
VS
Sensor area
519 mm²
EOS-1D Mark IV367 mm²
Alpha SLT-A35- Area ratio
- 1.42:1
- Absolute difference
- 152 mm²
- Relative difference
- 41.6%
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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D Mark IVMetricAlpha SLT-A35
16.1 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
27.9 × 18.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
5.68 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
32.23 µm²Pixel area22.63 µm²
3.1 MP/cm²Pixel density4.42 MP/cm²
1.29Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,230 gWeight415 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable NP-FW50 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 Alpha SLT-A35 has the lighter body. The Alpha SLT-A35 has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha SLT-A35 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha SLT-A35
Released in 2011, Alpha SLT-A35 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 415 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.