Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 650D→Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 650D

£68 used

2012

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS-1D Mark IV

£102 used (+£34)

2009

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS 650D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS-1D Mark IV

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 650D	EOS-1D Mark IV
Price	£68 used	£102 used
Released	2012	2009	↓
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	16.1MP APS-H CMOS
Resolution	18MP	16MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF with face tracking in live view	45-point phase-detect (39 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	5fps	10fps	↑
Battery Life	~440 shots (CIPA)	~1500 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	575g (with battery)	1180g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD

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