Canon 1D MII vs Canon 1D X III

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon 1D MII versus Canon 1D X III, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and 1D X III (20MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and 1D X III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII was announced 16 years earlier than the 1D X III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1D MII grades versus the 1D X III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Canon 1D X III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII has physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 1D X III has specifications of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D MII versus Canon 1D X III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D MII compared to the 1D X III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and 1D X III is 50 and 50 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and 1D X III.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon 1D X III will resolve greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 1D MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.