My Projection Collection:
Compare Projections
Canters W31 vs. Eckert IV
| Canters W31 | Eckert IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | Frank Canters (2002) | Max Eckert-Greifendorff (1906) |
| Group | Lenticular | Pseudocylindric |
| Property | Equal-area | Equal-area |
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| Remarks | Please regard Naming Canters’ Projections. Also see my blogpost about the Canters projections, part 1 (W01 - W14) and part 2 (W15 - W34). | — |
| recommended comparisons | — | Equal Earth Hufnagel 10 Hufnagel 9 Natural Earth II Nell-Hammer modified Wagner IV |
1. Comparison: Physical Map – scaled to fit
2. Comparison: Political Map – scaled to fit
Canters W31
Eckert IV
3. Comparison: Silhouette Map – scaled to fit
4. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30° – scaled to fit
Canters W31
Eckert IV
5. Comparison: Physical Map – scaled to same width
Canters W31
Eckert IV
6. Comparison: Political Map – scaled to same width
Canters W31
Eckert IV
7. Comparison: Silhouette Map – scaled to same width
8. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30° – scaled to same width
Canters W31
Eckert IV
9. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 15° – scaled to fit
Canters W31
Eckert IV
10. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 15° – scaled to same width
Canters W31
Eckert IV


