Competition
Images: The Nikon DS3 and the Canon EOS-1D X
With a similar specification and price, the Canon EOS-1D X is sure to be the closest rival to the Nikon D4. Both cameras have full-frame sensors, although the EOS-1D X has a slightly higher 18.1-million-pixel resolution.
The Canon DSLR also has a maximum shooting speed of 12fps with AF, which is 2fps faster than the D4. One feature that the D4 does have in its favour is that its AF points work down to f/8, whereas the points in the EOS-1D X only work down to f/5.6. As to whether the
EOS-1D X is a better camera overall, I’ll reserve judgement until our test in AP 21 April.
The older Nikon D3S may still remain very popular given the relatively small increase in resolution in the D4. It can be bought new for around £1,000 less than the D4 and it may be ideal for enthusiast photographers.
