Canon 1D X with Canon 1Ds MIII Comparison

Canon 1D X and Canon 1Ds MIII Main Features

  • October, 2011
  • August, 2008
  • 18 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 21 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 50 - 3200 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 158 x 164 x 83 mm, 1340g.
  • 150 x 160 x 80 mm, 1385g.
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Canon 1D X Scores


Imaging score
72
Features score
68
Value for money score
73
Portability score
46
Overall score
72

Canon 1Ds MIII Scores


Imaging score
66
Features score
47
Value for money score
58
Portability score
48
Overall score
59

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III with Canon EOS-1D X Overview


Let's compare EOS-1D X with EOS-1Ds Mark III. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Canon 1D X was released in 2011, and Canon 1Ds MIII in 2008. EOS-1D X is newer, which is a plus. EOS-1Ds Mark III 3 years older. However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of EOS-1D X is greater than that of EOS-1Ds Mark III. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (EOS-1D X), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon 1D X, the maximum ISO is greater by 48000. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS-1D X has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS-1D X has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS-1D X EOS-1Ds Mark III
Brand Canon Canon
Model EOS-1D X EOS-1Ds Mark III
Announced October, 2011 August, 2008
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 272 272
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76 0.76
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 61 45
Number of Cross Focus Points 41 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual External
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 864.0 mm² 864.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 21 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 5616 x 3744
Max Native ISO 51200 3200
Min Native ISO 100 50
Max Boosted ISO 204800 0
Min Boosted ISO 50 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1120 shots 1800 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E4N
Physical
Weight 1340 g 1385 g
Physical Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83 mm 150 x 160 x 80 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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