Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon S1000pj

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon S1000pj, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D MIII (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very close but the 1D MIII (APS-H) and S1000pj (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIII was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S1000pj which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1D MIII matches up versus the S1000pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIII offers physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D MIII vs the S1000pj.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIII and S1000pj is 51 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and S1000pj.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIII featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S1000pj will result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.