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Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53

Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(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
Canon 1Ds MII
(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
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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Canon 1Ds MII

 1D MIII 1Ds MII 
ReleasedFebruary 2007October 2005Newer by 17 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Canon 1D MIII

 1Ds MII 1D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Canon 1Ds MII

 1D MIII 1Ds MII 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography features
Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography features
62
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/300s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
67
you can focus manually
good resolution (17MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography advice
Canon 1Ds MII Street photography advice
54
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
51
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography advice
Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography advice
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Travel photography camera
Canon 1Ds MII as a Travel photography camera
43
weather sealing
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
environment proof
good resolution (17 megapixels)
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIII
Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MII
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good resolution (17MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Vlogging information
Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D MIII vs Canon 1Ds MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Canon 1Ds MII
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIICanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
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