Canon EOS 1D Mark IV vs Canon EOS 4000D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and Canon EOS 4000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV were released 2009 and Canon EOS 4000D was released 2018. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 2009
Canon EOS 4000D 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a "APSH"-sensor while Canon EOS 4000D has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 65 mm
Canon APS-H sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3
Canon EOS 4000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a 16,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 4000D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 16,1 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 4000D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS 4000D has a 12 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 4000D. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Canon EOS 4000D has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 50-102400
Canon EOS 4000D 100-6400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 4000D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 4000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 10
Canon EOS 4000D 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 4000D. Sadly, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV weighs 1230 gr (equal to 2,71 lb) which is 182% heavier than Canon EOS 4000D and its 436 gr (or 0,96 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 1230 gr
2,71 lb
Canon EOS 4000D 436 gr
0,96 lb