Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII
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Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
- Released February 2007
- Earlier Model is Canon 1D MII N
- Replacement is Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Released October 2005
- Previous Model is Canon 1Ds
- Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Canon 1D MIII versus Canon 1Ds MII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and 1Ds MII (17MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and 1Ds MII (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1D MIII was manufactured 17 months after the 1Ds MII which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1D MIII grades versus the 1Ds MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark III & Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIII Gallery & Canon 1Ds MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Canon 1Ds MII
1D MIII | 1Ds MII | |||
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Released | February 2007 | October 2005 | Newer by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 1D MIII
1Ds MII | 1D MIII |
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Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Canon 1Ds MII
1D MIII | 1Ds MII | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIII comes with physical dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) while the Canon 1Ds MII has specifications of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 1D MIII versus Canon 1Ds MII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIII and the 1Ds MII.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIII and 1Ds MII is 51 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIII and 1Ds MII.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon 1Ds MII will deliver greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 1D MIII should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D Mark III | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2007-02-22 | 2005-10-11 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 28.7 x 18.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 536.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 17 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4992 x 3328 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 45 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Number of lenses | 250 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | External | External |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/300 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1335 gr (2.94 pounds) | 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1078 | 1480 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Price at launch | $4,399 | $12,000 |