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Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
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Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Revealed February 2007
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D MII N
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MIV
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1D MIII and Casio EX-Z400, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the 1D MIII (10MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1D MIII (APS-H) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIII was revealed 22 months prior to the EX-Z400 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1D MIII matches up versus the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Casio EX-Z400

 1D MIII EX-Z400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 1D MIII

 EX-Z400 1D MIII 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2007Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Casio EX-Z400

 1D MIII EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIII has got outer measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D MIII and Casio EX-Z400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D MIII vs the EX-Z400.

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and EX-Z400 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and EX-Z400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-Z400 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MIII
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/300 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
53
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIII
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
57
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography factors
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environment sealing
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
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no video
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon 1D MIII vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIICasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark III Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2007-02-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 18.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 536.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-7.0
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options External -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/300 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1335g (2.94 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1078 not tested
Other
Battery life 2200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $4,399 $0