Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1D X

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 1D MIII and Canon 1D X, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and 1D X (18MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and 1D X (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIII was released 5 years prior to the 1D X which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1D MIII scores versus the 1D X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Canon EOS-1D X. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Canon 1D X Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII provides physical dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Canon 1D X has dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

See the Canon 1D MIII and Canon 1D X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MIII compared to the 1D X.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and 1D X is 51 and 50 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIII and 1D X.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon 1D X will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.